The Treaty of Versailles

Was the treaty as you understand it fair or unfair to the government and the people of Germany?

In my opinion I'd say that overall, the treaty would be considered unfair, although there were some parts that were very reasonable. For example, numbers 80, 81, and 87: "80. Germany will respect the independence of Austria.""81. Germany recognizes the complete independence of Czhechoslovakia.""87. Germany recognizes the complete independence of Poland." These three rules were fair because Germany should have respected the independence of Austria in the first place anyway. They were independent before the war, and should have received respect from other countries. And although Germany did not start the WW (it was the Austro-Hungarians that did and the Siberians that triggered it), but it did have a big part in it and was responsible for alot of the damage caused. That is why I think that giving Poland and Chzechoslovakia their independences were a reasonable punishment for Germany. However, numbers 231 and 233 were way too much:"231. Germany and her Allies accept the responsibility for causing all the loss and damage to the Allied Powers.""Germany will pay for all damages done to the civilian population and the Allied Governments. (The figure was later set at $33 billion)." Germany did not cause all of the damage!! It was a world war, and everyone was responsible for the damage caused, in one way or another. Why blame it all on Germany? They didn't even start the war! Some other issues I thought were very unfair were numbers 159, 118, 198:"159. The German military forces shall be demobilized and reduced not to exceed 100,000 men.""118. The German navy must not exceed 6 battleships, 6 light cruisers, 12 destroyers, and 12 torpedo boats. No submarines included.""198.The Armed Forces of Germany must not included any military or naval air forces." I mean, what can Germany do with only that much? It's not even enough to defend themselves. And what rights do other people have to restrict Germany to so little? And the last is number 119:"119. Germany surrenders all her rights and titles over her overseas countries." That is also way to much. Germany didn't even claim these rights and titles during the war. I think that yes, Germany had a big part to blame, but everyone fought in the war and all are responsible for their acts. They should not throw all the heavy load of responsibility onto Germany for her to carry on her own.