The following extract is from Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles:

'The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage...'

What was the significance of this clause?

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The following extract is from Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles:

'The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage...'

What was the significance of this clause?

Accepted Answer

It justified Allied demands for reparations — Award 1 mark for understanding that the War Guilt Clause (Article 231) was used as the legal basis for imposing reparations on Germany. A is incorrect because the League of Nations was established by a separate covenant. C is incorrect because the clause did not specify the amount; this was decided later in 1921. D is incorrect because territorial changes were covered by different articles.

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It established the League of Nations

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It justified Allied demands for reparations

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It set the amount of reparations at £6.6 billion

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It returned Alsace-Lorraine to France

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