why treaty of Versailles imposed heavy penalty on Germany?
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At the conclusion of the war, Germany was demonized due to the destruction that WWI had caused. All people affected by the war wanted Germany to be punished. ... Article 231 was termed the 'War Guilt Clause.' "This clause, more than any other in the entire Treaty of Versailles, was to cause lasting resentment in Germany…"
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Under clause 231, the 'War Guilt Clause', Germany had to accept complete responsibility for the war. ... As financial compensation for the war, the Allies also demanded large amounts of money known as 'reparations'. The Treaty of Versailles was very unpopular in Germany and was viewed as extremely harsh
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