The Treaty of Versailles (ended WWI)

After World War I, the nation of Germany was harshly punished. According to the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was blamed tremendously for the war. Additionally, the Treaty of Versailles required that Germany had to pay for all the damages caused in the war. Losing approximately 10% of German Lands, and all overseas colonies, the strong, mighty Germany that entered the war, came out as the weak, defenseless Germany.

To my opinion, The Treaty of Versailles was definitely fair. The Entente Powers ( France, Great Britain, Russia) made smart choices in the treaty. Though some of the commands may seem too harsh, Germany had no other option. Due to the loss of World War I, The Entente Powers had all the right to punish Germany severely. The Entente Powers shouldn't be acknowledged for making Germany less powerful. If Germany won World War I, chances are that they would do the exact same thing the Entente Powers done.

Historians say that the Treaty of Versailles led to the rise of  Adolph Hitler due to the extreme impact of Germany. As we know, The Entente Powers left Germany with little to nothing. Starting from an elite nation, to becoming a weak nation angered many Germans. Germans believed that a strong leader can reconstruct the nation into the superior one it once was. Adolph Hitler was the answer to many Germans. Impressing many Germans with his charismatic style, it didn't take long before he gained the respect of many.