Which of these had the greatest influence on how Germany was treated after World War I?

The Allies’ desire to punish Germany for its role in the war had the greatest influence on the postwar settlement. The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh terms, including reparations, military restrictions, and territorial losses. Wilson’s League of Nations proposal also shaped the peace, but retribution was more influential in determining how Germany itself was treated.

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