What were the primary provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, primarily ended World War I and had significant implications for post-war Europe, especially regarding Germany. One of the main provisions was the imposition of heavy reparations on Germany, which required the country to pay significant sums to the Allies to compensate for the damages caused during the war. Additionally, the treaty mandated substantial territorial losses for Germany, including the loss of Alsace-Lorraine to France, parts of Prussia to the newly formed state of Poland, and the demilitarization of the Rhineland.

The Treaty aimed to prevent future conflicts by holding Germany accountable for its role in the war and attempting to limit its military capacity. This approach, however, would later contribute to economic hardship and political instability in Germany, setting the stage for future tensions in Europe.

In contrast, other options refer to different events or treaties. The establishment of the United Nations and NATO occurred after World War II, while the Marshall Plan was related to European recovery post-World War II, and the notion of disarmament as promoting world peace was part of various treaties but was not the central focus of the Treaty of Versailles.