The impact of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I was profound and contentious. Signed in 1919, it held Germany responsible for the war, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses which fostered resentment and economic hardship in the country. The treaty's harsh terms contributed to a sense of humiliation and instability, leading to the rise of extremist political movements, including Nazism, and setting the stage for World War II. Additionally, the treaty reshaped borders and established the League of Nations, aiming to promote peace, but ultimately struggled to prevent future conflicts. Instead of fostering lasting peace, it sowed divisions and grievances across Europe.