The impact of the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, on global politics was profound. The treaty officially ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany. The harsh terms contributed to economic turmoil and political instability in Germany, which eventually facilitated the rise of Hitler and the onset of World War II. Additionally, the treaty redrew borders and created new nations, fundamentally altering the political landscape of Europe and contributing to tensions that would shape international relations for decades to come, particularly with the establishment of the League of Nations.