Germany's Reaction
Terms imposed by the treaty on Germany included losing territory to a number of surrounding countries, being stripped of all of its overseas (and African) colonies, and limiting its ability to make war again (by imposing restrictions on the size of its military).
Due to Germany not allowed to take part in the negotiations, the German government issued a protest to what it considered to be unfair demands, and soon afterwards withdrew from the proceedings. Later, a new German foreign minister - Herman Müller - agreed to sign it on June 28th 1919, which marked an end to World War I. The treaty was ratified by the League of Nations on January 10th 1920.
In Germany, the treaty caused shock and humiliation that contributed to the collapse of the Weimar Republic in 1993, particularly because many Germans did not believe that they should accept sole responsibility for Imperial Germany and its allies in starting the war.
Due to Germany not allowed to take part in the negotiations, the German government issued a protest to what it considered to be unfair demands, and soon afterwards withdrew from the proceedings. Later, a new German foreign minister - Herman Müller - agreed to sign it on June 28th 1919, which marked an end to World War I. The treaty was ratified by the League of Nations on January 10th 1920.
In Germany, the treaty caused shock and humiliation that contributed to the collapse of the Weimar Republic in 1993, particularly because many Germans did not believe that they should accept sole responsibility for Imperial Germany and its allies in starting the war.