Question

Was the Treaty of Versailles a direct cause of World War II?

Answer 1

In many ways, World War 2 was a direct result of the turmoil left behind by World War 1. Below are some of the main causes of World War 2. The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers. Because Germany had lost the war, the treaty was very harsh against Germany.

Answer 2

The Treaty of Versailles led to World War II because its terms punished Germany too severely. The treaty stripped away Germany's land acquisitions, required Germany to pay billions in reparations, and forced them to accept responsibility for World War I