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Was the Treaty of Versailles the main cause of World War II?
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The Treaty of Versailles was the main cause of World War II.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
The Treaty of Versailles damaged the German economy so much that Germans looked to extremists for solutions.
Pro claim 2
Many Germans felt humiliated by the Treaty of Versailles, sparking angry nationalism.
Con claim 1
Most of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were normal for a peace treaty.
Con claim 2
War broke out because nations were unwilling to enforce the Treaty of Versailles's terms for disarmament.