explain three things that the allies demanded that germany do as part of the peace treaty

Military Limitations: The treaty imposed strict limitations on Germany’s military capabilities. Germany was required to significantly reduce the size of its army, navy, and air force. The German army was limited to 100,000 troops, and conscription was banned. The German navy was restricted to a minimal force, with severe limitations on the number and size of warships allowed. Germany was also forbidden from possessing certain types of military equipment, such as tanks, submarines, and aircraft.

War Guilt Clause and Reparations: Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the Treaty of Versailles was the inclusion of Article 231, known as the “War Guilt Clause.” This clause placed full responsibility for the outbreak of World War I on Germany and its allies, attributing them as the aggressors in the conflict. As a result, Germany was required to accept sole blame for the war’s devastation and consequences. Furthermore, the treaty imposed massive reparations payments on Germany, requiring the country to compensate the Allied powers for the damage caused by the war. The exact amount of reparations was not specified in the treaty but was later determined by an Allied commission. The reparations burden imposed on Germany was enormous and contributed to economic hardship and instability in the country during the interwar period.