Question

Were the terms set forth in the treaty of Versailles justified? Was the treatment Germany received too harsh?

Answer 1

The terms set forth in the Treaty of Versailles were not justified nor thought through, as they led to the harsh punishment of the losing side, which encourages revenge and the like. This is why the terms that Germany received were too harsh. The harsh treatment of Germany could lead to them seeking revenge on the winning countries, which would start another massive-scale war.