By requiring Germany to repay huge war debts, the Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to pay large reparations after World War I. These payments contributed to economic hardship and resentment in Germany, which helped extremist leaders gain support and increased tensions in Europe. Therefore, the treaty was an important cause of World War II; it did not keep the world safe or prevent future wars.

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