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The article discusses ways of answering questions regarding treaty of Versailles, including topics focus, content, and proper judgement of the treaty.

The article offers a look at the ongoing debate among historians over the causes of the First World War. Topics covered include the agreement among historians in Great Britain, France and the U.S. that Germany caused the war, as shown in Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles referred to as the war guilt clause, the guilt section from the German foreign office, to show that it was not Germany's fault, and the theories of German historian Fritz Fischer regarding the war.

The article describes the political and economic problems that plagued Germany during the first four years of the Weimar Republic. It explains that the German Republic under President Friedrich Ebert was forced to accept the punitive terms imposed by the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I, which triggered public unrest across the country from 1919 to 1923, but adds that the restoration of economic stability under Chancellor Gustav Stresemann allowed the Republic to last until 1933.

The article discusses the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles which contemporaries and historians criticized for causing the rise of German politician Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, the start of the Second World War and global depression in the 1930s. It also mentions the positive outcome of the treaty which includes the principle of self-determination in the foreign policy and the creation of the League of Nations. It concludes that the treaty was not all that bad.

The article discusses the weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution. The author states that it lacked popular support and there was no loyalty given to President Friedrich Ebert, who developed it. Also discussed here is the 'stab-in-the back' myth which claims that Germany would have continued fighting the said war and won if not for the work of some politicians who asked for peace amidst the war. Even the Treaty of Versailles is said to have been viewed by Germans as a result of the feeble leadership of their post-war government.

The article discusses how German leader Adolf Hitler has violated and destroyed the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on June 28, 1919 following the end of the First World War. It claims that the destruction of the treaty was a major foreign policy by the German Chancellor. In his autobiographical book "Mein Kampf," Hitler has widely criticized the treaty. Hitler's several violations of the treaty, including the invasion of Poland, has eventually led to the declaration of war against Germany by Great Britain and France on September 3, 1939.

The article discusses the role of Great Britain in the formation of the League of Nations, which was established through the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. The league aims to prevent war, pursue disarmament, as well as enhance trade, among others. It cites the League of Nations Union (LNU), a British organization that was established in 1918 to advance international relations, collective security and disarmament, among others. It also presents the Peace Pledge Union movement and the Spanish Civil War, among others.

The article offers information on Weimar Germany's foreign minister Gustav Stresemann. Topics covered include Stresemann's early life, his support for the war effort and German expansionism, and the German People's Party that he created. Also mentioned is Stresemann's belief that Germany should accept the Versailles Treaty.

The article analyzes the Treaty of Versailles, in which the victors of the First World War attempted to come up with an agreement that would provide peace and security in Europe for the future. The treaty has been cited as a long-term cause of the Second World War, as France, Great Britain, and the U.S. had different interests and objectives in drawing out an agreement that would punish Germany by making it pay war reparations and establishing the League of Nations.

The article explains why the invasion of Poland was not the only cause for the declaration of war by Great Britain and France on Germany. It discusses that Germany had been expanding its borders and military forces since 1933, which was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles. This worsening international situation led Great Britain and France to rearm in 1935. By 1939, the people of both countries, prepared and decided to declare war with Germany.

The article discusses the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic in Germany. The Treaty of Versailles in 1919, some provisions of the new constitution and its economic collapse after the Wall Street Crash were some of the factors that contributed to the demise of the democracy in Germany. The promise of employment and of a powerful Germany by Adolf Hitler resulted in his emergence as the new leader of the country. It also presents a question that tests students' knowledge on the Weimar Republic.

The article presents different views about the Treaty of Versailles, one of the peace treaties at the end of World War. It states that the treaty provided a burden on the Weimar Republic, reflected the desire of France for revenge, and did not represent the realities of the end of the conflict. On the other hand, the treaty is said to follow the precedent of previous treaties and it was adaptable and peace could have been secured.

Highlights of the Treaty of Versailles and a timeline of Germany's dictator Adolf Hitler's action to invade and gain control of neighboring nations are presented, including the seizure by Adolf Hitler of all payments of German reparations in 1933, the deployment of 20,000 troops and several airplanes into the Rhineland in March 1936, and the annexation of Memel in 1939.

This article presents an overview of online resources on the Versailles Treaty that ended World War I. Several web sites are discussed such as www.bbc.co.uk and www.learningcurve.gov.uk. Several other important treaties were signed in relation to the war. These can be researched at www.slamnet.org. Historical sources for the League of Nations and the Middle East are also discussed.