The Treaty of Versailles caused problems in the future because it treated Germany in a very harsh manner. The people of Germany were angered by the harsh and, in their minds, unfair treatment. In addition, the treaty weakened the German economy, leading to economic problems that also angered Germans.
Under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, all powers not granted to the Federal Government are reserved for the States and the people. All State Governments are modeled after the Federal Government and consist of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.
It was after the colonies demonstrated their power in the Battle of Saratoga that France decided to ally itself with the Americans. The battle demonstrated to France that it was possible for the Americans to win.
