Many Germans felt embarassed and upset over the "war guilt" clause of the Treaty of Versailles. This helped foster anti-European sentiment.

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Con: The Treaty of Versailles did not actually blame Germany for the First World War. Instead, this was a propaganda device used by far-right movements who were already gaining prominence.

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Many Germans felt embarassed and upset over the "war guilt" clause of the Treaty of Versailles. This helped foster anti-European sentiment.

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The Treaty of Versailles did not actually blame Germany for the First World War. Instead, this was a propaganda device used by far-right movements who were already gaining prominence.

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Many Germans felt embarassed and upset over the "war guilt" clause of the Treaty of Versailles. This helped foster anti-European sentiment.

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The Treaty of Versailles did not actually blame Germany for the First World War. Instead, this was a propaganda device used by far-right movements who were already gaining prominence.