Versailles treaty was also responsible for the political problems the country faced after World War One. The treaty stated, in articles 42-44 that Germany was not allowed to have any armed forces and if this rule were not followed, it would be considered a hostile action. France had almost complete control over the German states. Article 304, in the treaty stated there would be a “mixed article tribunal”, which was between Germany and two allied powers, whose purpose would be to answer questions about previous treaties and appoint and replace members of the tribunal. The tribunal had the power to choose what languages were spoken in certain German states, and if another court went against any idea of the tribunal, a trial would be set. This tribunal, and complete French control, was devastating to the Germans, because it stripped them completely of their political pride and made it unable for them to rebuild their politics. The treaty of Versailles was devastating to the Germans because it left the country poverty-stricken and hopeless. After this treaty was signed and placed into effect, Germany was so desperate for a strong political leader, to rebuild their country and pull them out of debt, that it is no wonder why Germany received someone like Hitler with open arms, and it is no surprise that Germany had the economic and political problems they had during World War One. ...
