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Article 231 of the Versailles Treaty also known as the "War Guilt Clause", lays sole responsibility for the war on Germany, which was to be accountable for all damage to civilian populations of the Allies.
The exact text of the Article was as follows:
The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoARTICLE 231.
The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies.
Pretty much, Article 231 states that Germany and their allies must accept full responcibility for starting World War I.
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∙ 9y agoArticle 232 of the Treaty of Versailles states that Germany is responsible for the civilian damages that was caused during the war. Germany was also responsible for a full restoration of Belgium.
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∙ 15y agoIn article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles Germany had to accept sole responsibility for causing World War 1. The article is the first in the section dealing with reparations.
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∙ 11y agoGermany were purely to blame for the outbreak of World War One
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What treaty did Hitler refused to obey in 1935 and what did the treaty say to Germany could not do?
The treaty of versailles.
How many troops did the treaty of Versailles say Germany could have?
The Treaty of Versailles allowed Germany to have a maximum of 100,000 soldiers and 15,000 sailors however they were not allowed any submarines. And no aircraft.
Versailles who would not accept the treaty of Versailles?
The German people would not accept the terms of the Treaty of Versailles as they said that it was a 'Diktat' which means 'Dictatorship' they said this as they were not allowed to have any say in the terms of the treaty. Another reason why the Germans did not accept the treaty was because they did'NT accept the terms of it ie, the military restrictions, the territory loses and the war guilt clause.
Should the U.S have signed the treaty of Versailles?
i think you may be a bit confused. the us president, Woodrow Wilson, DID sign the Treaty of Versailles along with the other allied powers. however, the us didn't join the league of nations, which i think is what you may be talking about.
Were Germany justified in objecting to the treaty of Versailles?
Depends on your opinion. I'd say no, although it is worth mentioning that the treaty humiliated and enfuriated the average german, and gave rise to Hitler, somebody who promised to restore Germany's power...
How was the treaty greeted in the US?
You need to say which treaty ... Versailles?
What did the Versailles treaty say about Bulgaria?
To follow the San Stefan treaty and stick to it
What treaty did Hitler refused to obey in 1935 and what did the treaty say to Germany could not do?
The treaty of versailles.
How many troops did the treaty of Versailles say Germany could have?
The Treaty of Versailles allowed Germany to have a maximum of 100,000 soldiers and 15,000 sailors however they were not allowed any submarines. And no aircraft.
Versailles who would not accept the treaty of Versailles?
The German people would not accept the terms of the Treaty of Versailles as they said that it was a 'Diktat' which means 'Dictatorship' they said this as they were not allowed to have any say in the terms of the treaty. Another reason why the Germans did not accept the treaty was because they did'NT accept the terms of it ie, the military restrictions, the territory loses and the war guilt clause.
Should the U.S have signed the treaty of Versailles?
i think you may be a bit confused. the us president, Woodrow Wilson, DID sign the Treaty of Versailles along with the other allied powers. however, the us didn't join the league of nations, which i think is what you may be talking about.
Were Germany justified in objecting to the treaty of Versailles?
Depends on your opinion. I'd say no, although it is worth mentioning that the treaty humiliated and enfuriated the average german, and gave rise to Hitler, somebody who promised to restore Germany's power...
What did the treaty say of the Versailles?
He called it an "abomination." He promised to the German people that he would "Rectify the wrongs made by the Greater Enemy." He never elaborated on who he referred to in the latter quote.
What did the treaty Versailles say?
He called it an "abomination." He promised to the German people that he would "Rectify the wrongs made by the Greater Enemy." He never elaborated on who he referred to in the latter quote.
What famous treaty did Adolf Hitler oppose?
The Treaty of Versailles. It took away Germany's pride and money. They had to pay for war damages. They also had to admit defeat and say it was their fault. That hurt their pride. Imagine admitting defeat to foreigners. The Germans hated foreigners.
What feelings did the Versailles Treaty and the four other treaties negotiated by the allies create?
I just read from my book and it say's the these agreements created feelings of bitterness and betrayal among the victors and the defeated
What feeling did Versailles treaty and the four other treaties negotiated by the allies create?
I just read from my book and it say's the these agreements created feelings of bitterness and betrayal among the victors and the defeated
