1. Germans were not aware of the situation in 1919.
German citizens didn't fully understand how the Germany army had suffered in WWI. Germans were convinced that their country was doing well in the war therefore didn't understand/were angry at the news of the Treaty and the fact that their country wasn't allowed at the Paris Peace Conference.
2. War guilt and reparations
Germans did not at all like this clause because they thought that war blame should be shared throughout nations. Many people feared that the reparations would cripple them because it resulted in no food for individual families.
3. Disarmament
The disarmament terms upset Germans for a number of reasons. There army was now only 100,000 men, not only was this such a small number for such a large country, but in the past their army was a representation of their pride, so with a small army, their pride was faltered. Disarmament was a part of Wilson's 14 point plan.
German citizens didn't fully understand how the Germany army had suffered in WWI. Germans were convinced that their country was doing well in the war therefore didn't understand/were angry at the news of the Treaty and the fact that their country wasn't allowed at the Paris Peace Conference.
2. War guilt and reparations
Germans did not at all like this clause because they thought that war blame should be shared throughout nations. Many people feared that the reparations would cripple them because it resulted in no food for individual families.
3. Disarmament
The disarmament terms upset Germans for a number of reasons. There army was now only 100,000 men, not only was this such a small number for such a large country, but in the past their army was a representation of their pride, so with a small army, their pride was faltered. Disarmament was a part of Wilson's 14 point plan.
4. German territories
Germany's territory was lost. Much like disarmament, this put a gauge in their pride and economy. Saar and Upper Silesia were very important. As Germany lost land, America and Britain gained it.
5. Fourteen Points and League
Many Germans felt that Wilson's 14 points did not correspond with the actual treatment of their country. Germany felt insulted by not being able to officially join the League of Nations.
6. Double Standards?
Many people thought that the Germans were a double standard. There were also many economic problems. States had raised taxes to farther in order to pay for war.
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