Why did military restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles intensify nationalist opposition?

Correct answer: Because they were seen as a blow to national power and pride

The direct answer is C: the military restrictions were seen as a blow to German national power and pride. Versailles limited the German army to a small force, restricted weapons and prohibited certain military capabilities. Nationalists interpreted these conditions not simply as security rules but as proof that foreign powers had humiliated and weakened Germany. Anti-Weimar groups used this anger to attack the republic and demand restoration of military greatness. Option C is correct. Option A is wrong because the restrictions made the army weaker, not stronger. Option B is wrong because they did not restore the monarchy. Option D is wrong because the treaty did not close the Weimar Parliament; the issue concerned Germany’s military and national status. Memory cue: military limits were converted into a nationalist grievance.