How was blamed by the Treaty of Versailles for ww1?

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, placed the blame for World War I primarily on Germany through Article 231, often referred to as the "War Guilt Clause." This clause held Germany responsible for the war and required it to pay reparations to the Allied powers, significantly impacting its economy and national pride. The treaty's punitive measures and territorial losses fueled resentment in Germany, which contributed to the rise of nationalism and the eventual outbreak of World War II.