Historian A: John Smith – Economic Perspective

"Historian John Smith argues that the Treaty of Versailles had a devastating economic impact on Germany. He emphasizes how the heavy reparations, loss of territory, and restrictions on industry crippled the German economy, leading to hyperinflation and unemployment. Smith suggests that these economic hardships created widespread resentment among the German population and contributed to political instability, paving the way for extremism and the rise of the Nazi Party. His view highlights the tangible economic suffering caused by the treaty and its long-term consequences for Germany's stability."

Historian B: Maria Lopez – Social Perspective

"Historian Maria Lopez contends that the Treaty of Versailles had a profound social impact on Germany. She focuses on how the treaty fostered national humiliation, damaged German pride, and created a sense of injustice and betrayal among the German people. Lopez argues that these social and psychological effects fueled resentment, fostered a sense of victimization, and undermined social cohesion. Her interpretation emphasizes the emotional and societal scars left by the treaty, which contributed to radical political movements and a desire for revenge."