The Treaty of Versailles, one of the most controversial international agreements ("D.1. The Treaty of Versailles."), was negotiated between January and June 1919 ( History). Although it was negotiated between January and June, the Treaty of Versailles was officially signed on June 28, 1919 (Hashall) in Versailles, a suburb of Paris (Benson). This treaty involved Germany and all allies in World War I (Benson). ). The peace agreement was established to help end the First World War. This treaty ultimately consisted of fifteen parts with 440 articles that gave other territories German borders and made Germany responsible for reparations (History.com Staff). the treaty was too impetuous and some found it too moderate (“D.1. The Treaty of Versailles”). The French, for example, thought that this treaty was too moderate and were very disappointed with it (“D; .1. The Treaty of Versailles”). They wanted to get rid of Germany all together, but on the other hand, the British and Americans wanted to avoid creating a pretext for another war (Staff History.com). Allied countries believed the treaty was a just punishment for Germany, but in the United States it was received with mixed feelings and criticism (Adams). All responsibility for World War I was placed on Germany, which was ordered to pay reparations (Benson). Germany was not at all happy about this, not to mention feeling completely embarrassed by the situation (Benson). They also felt completely betrayed by Wilson and the United States (“D.1. The Treaty of Versailles”). Under protest and under threat of invasion, they signed this document (Benson). Part of the treaty was made with them in hopes of ending... middle of paper ...... essential elements. (“D.1. The Treaty of Versailles”) Many issues arose because of this treaty, but Germany having to pay reparations for all wrongdoings had to be one of the most important (Staff History.com ). "When asked about the ultimate reasons for the failure of the Weimar Republic, a German politician replied: 'Versailles and Moscow'." ("D.1. The Treaty of Versailles") Moscow because of communist activity and Versailles because of the harmful effects it had on "the viability and internal authority of German democracy" ("D. 1. The Treaty of Versailles). - The Treaty of Versailles not only ended World War I, it also changed the world. Whether it's changing each country's view of Germany or changing Germany itself. It contained many conditions, which led to countless results. This treaty created a completely different view of the world.