The Versailles Treaty

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The Versailles Treaty placed the responsibility for the Great War on Germany, as it included the infamous War Guilt Clause, which forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war and its consequences. This clause was a significant factor in Germany's humiliation and resentment towards the treaty. The treaty did not give sovereignty in the Ruhr to Belgium, grant full independence to Syria, Jordan, and Iraq, or end the civil war in Russia. Additionally, the United Nations was not established until after World War II, and Winston Churchill's role in creating it is a matter of historical debate.