Which global conflict had roots related to the Treaty of Versailles?

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I but also laid a significant foundation for World War II. The treaty imposed harsh penalties and reparations on Germany, which led to economic hardship, national humiliation, and a desire for revenge among the German populace. These factors fostered discontent and fueled the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, who capitalized on these grievances to gain power in the 1930s.

The terms outlined in the Treaty of Versailles, such as territorial losses, military restrictions, and reparations, contributed to instability in Germany and across Europe. The inability of the Weimar Republic to effectively address these issues further exacerbated social and political tensions. Ultimately, this environment of unrest and resentment contributed to the outbreak of World War II in 1939, as Germany sought to overturn the treaty and expand its territory.

While World War I is directly related to the Treaty of Versailles as the conflict that it ended, it is the repercussions of the treaty and how they set the stage for the second global conflict that are critical in this context. The other conflicts mentioned—Korean War and Vietnam War—do not directly stem from the Treaty of Versailles, as they are later events influenced more by Cold War