What was the name of the treaty imposed on Germany after WWI that demanded reparations?

• A. Treaty of Ghent
• B. Treaty of Paris
• C. Treaty of Versailles
• D. Treaty of London

Answer: (C)

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, was the pivotal treaty that officially ended World War I and imposed significant reparations and territorial losses on Germany. It was a product of the Paris Peace Conference, where Allied powers sought to hold Germany accountable for the war's devastation.

The treaty included clauses that required Germany to pay hefty reparations to the Allied nations, which many historians argue contributed to the economic turmoil in Germany during the interwar period. This economic hardship is often linked to the rise of extremist political movements in Germany, including the ascent of Adolf Hitler.

Other treaties mentioned do not pertain to World War I or involve reparations imposed on Germany. The Treaty of Ghent was related to the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States, the Treaty of Paris refers to several treaties related to different historical contexts, including the end of the American Revolutionary War, and the Treaty of London is associated with different diplomatic agreements, not specifically the post-WWI settlement involving Germany.