1919 AD
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles imposed peace terms on Germany after World War I.
- Time period
- 1919 AD
- Region
- France
- Theme
- Politics
- Civilization
- Post-World War I
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919 in the Palace of Versailles, France. It established peace terms between Germany and the Allied powers, requiring territorial concessions, military restrictions, and reparations. The treaty took effect on 10 January 1920 and became a major source of resentment in Germany.