When reparations were forced on germany in the treaty of versailles, this demonstrated that the allies wanted to
a. forgive germany for having started the war.
b. treat germany as an equal partner after the war.
c. ensure that germany was politically stable.
d. punish germany and keep it weak.

Answer

The correct answer is D.

The Allies through the Treaty of Versailles demonstrated that Germany must be punished and it must be kept weak.

Explanation

Treaty of Versailles is referred to as the set of negotiations signed between the signatory countries to officially bring an end to First World War. The Allies tried to punish Germany through Treaty of Versailles which included the provisions like Germany accepting the responsibility to start the war, Germany paying the reparations of the war and by asking Germany to cede some of its territories.  

Further Explanation

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on the date of 28 June, 1919 between Germany and the Allied countries which included Britain, France, Italy and Russia in the city of Versailles, 10 miles away from Paris. The Treaty comprised of the provisions which made it enforceable upon Germany to take the responsibility of the War and the destruction caused with it. The treaty:

The following points thus disapprove the possibility of any other option than option D.

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Treaty of Versailles, aftermath of first world war, Germany in First World War, Who caused First World War, the war guilt clause.

Reparations were forced on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, this demonstrated that the Allies wanted to punish Germany and keep it weak.(d)

Further Explanations:

Treaty of Versailles was one of the most important peace treaties signed for the demise of the WWI.It was the end of the conflict between the Allied Powers and Germany. The treaty was signed on 28th June 1918 and took six months to conclude its negotiation in Paris Peace Conference.  

The clauses of the treaties were disputed as Germany was charged for the responsibility of the damage of its allies that occurred during the war. This provision was also named “War Guilt Clause”. According to this treaty, Germany have to disarm and pay compensation to the countries of the Entente power. The main motives of the clauses were to weaken Germany both economically and military strength and they were even able to do the show.

Hitler was against the treaty and he even organized his secret army. He held a huge re-armament rally in 1935 and later he also tested his army in the Spanish civil war. Hitler broke his treaty in one or another way many times.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: Treaty of Versailles

Keywords: Treaty of Versailles, Germany, Allied forces, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, War Guilt Clause, Entente power. Re-armament, Spanish civil war, National Disarmament conference, France, Britain, Austrian chancellor

i believe the answer is a