The Pros And Cons Of The Treaty Of Versailles

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“The Treaty of Versailles establish nine new nations- including Poland and shifted the boundaries of other nations. It carved five areas out of the Ottoman Empire and gave them to France and Great Britain as mandates or temporary colonies. The treaty barred Germany from maintain an army. It also required Germany to return the region of Alsace- Lorraine to France and to pay reparations amounting to $33 billion to the Allies.” Although the Treaty of Versailles came with its positive effects and advantages, it didn’t lay the foundations for lasting peace. “This treatment of Germany weakened the ability of the Treaty of Versailles to provide a lasting peace in Europe.” They humiliated Germany and used the war guilt clause. There was no way Germany