A notable result of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany was the imposition of harsh reparations and territorial losses, which contributed to widespread resentment and economic hardship. Signed in 1919 after World War I, the treaty mandated that Germany accept full responsibility for the war and pay billions in reparations to Allied nations. Additionally, Germany lost significant territories, which were redistributed to neighboring countries or created as new nations. This punitive approach fostered a sense of humiliation and economic distress that helped fuel nationalistic sentiments, ultimately paving the way for the rise of Adolf Hitler and the onset of World War II.