World War I

• The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919.
• Germany had to pay $33 billion in reparations (compensation) to the Allies.
• Germany lost territory including Alsace-Lorraine, Eupen-Malmedy, and Upper Silesia.
• The League of Nations was established as part of the peace settlement following WWI.
• Germany lost territory including Alsace-Lorraine, which went back to France.
• The League of Nations aimed to prevent future wars by promoting international cooperation and collective security.
• Germany was required to disarm its navy.
• The League of Nations failed to prevent another world war because Germany did not join it and Japan withdrew from it.
• The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany, contributing to resentment and anger among Germans.