7. Germany was especially unhappy with Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles because it (1 point)
a.forced Germany to reduce the size of its army and navy.
b.forced Germany to give back the territories of Alsace and Lorraine.
c.awarded sections of eastern Germany to the new Polish state.
d.declared that Germany and Austria were responsible for starting the war

Question

7.   Germany was especially unhappy with Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles because it  (1 point)
a.forced Germany to reduce the size of its army and navy.
b.forced Germany to give back the territories of Alsace and Lorraine.
c.awarded sections of eastern Germany to the new Polish state.
d.declared that Germany and Austria were responsible for starting the war

anonymous · Answer

D.

Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles was also known under the term "Guilt Clause".  This article specifically blamed Germany and Austria for being the aggressors starting the war.