Treaty of Versailles

Definition

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28,1919 between Germany and Allied Powers marking an end to World War I. It held Germany responsible for the war and imposed heavy penalties, including financial reparations and territorial losses.

Related terms

League of Nations: An international organization established after World War I under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles to promote international cooperation and peace.

War Guilt Clause: A provision in the Treaty of Versailles by which Germany acknowledged that it alone was responsible for WWI.

Reparations: The compensation paid by a defeated nation for damages sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities.