Treaty of Versailles Essay

This essay examines the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919 after World War I. It focuses on the treaty's key points, particularly the harsh terms imposed on Germany, including territorial losses, reparations, and military restrictions. The essay highlights France's goals in the negotiations, emphasizing its desire for security and retribution against Germany. It analyzes the extent to which France achieved its objectives and the long-term consequences of the treaty for both Germany and France. The impact on Germany is detailed, showing how the treaty's punitive measures contributed to resentment and instability, ultimately setting the stage for future conflicts. The essay concludes by summarizing the overall significance of the Treaty of Versailles in shaping the post-World War I world.

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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles was a document for peace which was signed after the World War 1 between
the Germany and the associated and allied powers in the Mirror Hall in Palace of Versailles in
the year 1919. This treaty of Versailles was conscripted at the time of Conference of Paris Peace
which was being dominated by four leaders of different nations also recognized as “Big Four”,
Britain’s David Lloyd George, France’s Georges Clemenceau, United States’ Woodrow Wilson
and Italy’s Vittorio Orlando.
Key Points in Treaty of Versailles
Germany was asked to accept the cause and the blame to start the war as there was a lot of
destruction that happened to many nations involved in the war. Also, Germany had to reimburse
a lot of money for the damage that was done to all the nations. Germany was also restrained to
keep Submarines or Airforce. Army of Germany was allowed no more than 100,000 soldiers and
the nation was restrained from air force and its navy was also limited to maximum six warships.
The colonies of Germany was given to France and Britain ("Treaty Of Versailles | 1919").
France’s Goals
The main objective of France was to get security from the treaty. The Prime Minister of France
Georges Clemenceau thought that by dividing the nation into various territories and regions, it
can prevent the next war to happen. Clemenceau also wanted that Rhineland should become
separate country which can lead to no option for Germany to attack Germany itself with a trap.
This can also benefit France as the nation can invade deep into the Germany if it breaks the
treaty’s terms. When the Hungry-Austrian Empire got collapsed, Germany did not allow the
Austrians to enter their nation again, which led to improved security for France. The Northern

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part of Schleswig desired to visit France and the southern part wanted to go to Germany ("Treaty
of Versailles, 1919"). This led to Schleswig Plebiscite and improved security in France. Though
the main priority of France was security, it took the opportunity of Allsaice Lorraine as a reason
to take away all the money from the Saarland. Clemenceau had always seen France being
attacked by the Germans and he wanted that nation to be crushed and punished.
Fulfillment of France’s Goals (Outcome of Treaty of Versailles)
The French people along with Clemenceau were really happy and satisfied with the outcome and
result of Treaty of Versailles. Clemenceau always thought that Germany should suffer the
hardest pain and punishments in reward for what it did to France. He wanted the nation to
become no kore than a country that is minor in status and never even hope for being strong
country again. Almost every demand of France was met in the Treaty.
Impact of Terms of the Treaty on Germany
Alsace Lorraine was now a part of France and many good regions of Germany for production
and farming were niw no more a part of Germany. Germany was also asked to pay a penalty of
Euro 6.6 billion till 1984 for devastating the countries which were defeated in war. Army of
Germany was allowed no more than 100,000 soldiers and the nation was restrained from air
force and its navy was also limited to maximum six warships. All the Goals of France were met
in Treaty of Versailles ("Treaty Of Versailles: Significance, Effects, And Outcomes").

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