Essay

Question 1

First Argument - imposed harsh conditions on Germany

Answer 1

• Treaty Imposed harsh conditions on Germany,
• forced them to take full responsibility for the war
• has to pay big reparation to the allied powers
• terms crippled Germany’s economy, created sense of humiliation for germans
• paved the way for extremist political parties (Nazi)

Question 2

Second Argument - redrew the map of Europe

Answer 2

• redrew the map of Europe
• created new nations out of former empires, transferred territories from one country to another
• changes created a sense of instability for germans and newly created nations of eastern Europe

Question 3

This argument - did not address underlaying causes of war

Answer 3

• treaty did not address underlaying causes of war (complex system of alliances and rivalries the existed between eruopen nations)
• focused on punishing Germany,
• left other nations free to pursue their own interests and ambitions.