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The History of the Treaty of Versailles
President Wilson believed that Germany should pay damages for the war. The German people were divided amongst themselves on many issues, but on this, the people are united. In hindsight, Versailles looks like a bit of an own goal by the Allies. This punitive settlement seeds anger and discontent. Emotions that will help propel Adolf Hitler to power.