How did the German public generally perceive the Treaty of Versailles?
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Correct answer: As a 'Diktat' or a dictated, forced peace
Because Germany was excluded from the negotiations and forced to sign under threat of renewed invasion, the treaty was seen as illegitimate. This perception of betrayal was a central theme in later nationalist propaganda.
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