HISET Social Studies Practice

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, marking the formal conclusion of World War I. The end of World War I, which was characterized by the signing of an armistice on November 11, 1918, directly led to the negotiations for the peace treaty. The treaty itself aimed to establish the terms for peace, redraw borders, and outline reparations for the nations involved, particularly Germany. Understanding this context is crucial, as the other options refer to events that occurred either prior to World War I or in different historical contexts, thus not being relevant to the timeline leading directly to the Treaty of Versailles.