How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of extremism and nationalism in Germany in the interwar period?
Understand the Problem
This question asks about the effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany, specifically how it contributed to the rise of extremism and nationalism. It requires understanding the treaty's terms and their impact on German society and politics during the interwar period.
Answer
The Treaty of Versailles fostered humiliation and resentment in Germany, leading to political instability and support for extremist parties.
The Treaty of Versailles fueled extremism and nationalism in Germany by creating humiliation and resentment due to the War Guilt Clause, territorial losses, and economic hardship. These conditions fostered political instability, leading many to support extremist parties like the Nazis, who promised to restore Germany's national pride.
Answer for screen readers
The Treaty of Versailles fueled extremism and nationalism in Germany by creating humiliation and resentment due to the War Guilt Clause, territorial losses, and economic hardship. These conditions fostered political instability, leading many to support extremist parties like the Nazis, who promised to restore Germany's national pride.
More Information
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, as the most important of the peace treaties that brought an end to World War I. The Treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, one of the events that triggered World War I.
Tips
A common mistake is to only focus on one aspect of the treaty (e.g. financial reparations) without considering the multiple, compounding effects it had on German society and politics.
Sources
- The Treaty of Versailles - The Holocaust Explained - theholocaustexplained.org
- How the Treaty of Versailles and German Guilt Led to World War II - history.com
- Treaty of Versailles | Holocaust Encyclopedia - encyclopedia.ushmm.org
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