Which specific article of the Treaty of Versailles contained the 'War Guilt Clause,' forcing Germany to accept total responsibility for the war?
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Correct answer: Article 231
Article 231 served as the legal basis for the reparations sections of the treaty. It was deeply resented by Germans across the political spectrum as it placed the entire moral blame for the conflict on their nation.
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