the treaty of versailles basically stated that Germany had to accept full responsibility for the cause of the first World War and in addition had to repay an absurd amount for all damages caused. it was basically a "bitter pill for germany to swallow" and coincidently blamed germany entirely for WWI. it was a humiliating treaty for Germany to sign and the people that signed the treaty were often reffered to as "the november criminals" because they were thought to have stabbed germany in the back.