How did many Germans feel about the Treaty of Versailles?
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Correct answer: As national humiliation
Many Germans regarded the Treaty of Versailles as a national humiliation because it placed responsibility for the war on Germany, imposed reparations, reduced its military forces and took away territory. The treaty also became associated with the “war guilt” clause and with the new Weimar government that had accepted the settlement. Therefore option D is correct. Hitler exploited this resentment by promising to overturn the treaty, restore Germany’s strength and recover national pride. Options A, B and C are incorrect because the treaty was not experienced by most Germans as a victory, complete justice or an economic celebration. Although the treaty was not the only cause of later problems, Nazi propaganda used public anger over it very effectively.
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As national humiliation
Why is this the correct answer?
Many Germans regarded the Treaty of Versailles as a national humiliation because it placed responsibility for the war on Germany, imposed reparations, reduced its military forces and took away territory. The treaty also became associated with the “war guilt” clause and with the new Weimar government that had accepted the settlement. Therefore option D is correct. Hitler exploited this resentment by promising to overturn the treaty, restore Germany’s strength and recover national pride. Options A, B and C are incorrect because the treaty was not experienced by most Germans as a victory, complete justice or an economic celebration. Although the treaty was not the only cause of later problems, Nazi propaganda used public anger over it very effectively.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Hitler’s Rise to Power.
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