Treaty of Versailles

I couldn't help but find the Treaty of Versailles somewhat humerus in that this big world war was all solved through meetings in a childish manor. To me, all the powers of the world decided to meet in one spot and exclude Germany because Germany was mean. Even though Germany had not really started the war, the whole war was Germany's fault so she couldn't be invited to the party. On top of that, the other countries decided to make her pay for all that she "caused." They made her feel guilty, took some of her land, and restricted her army. Meanwhile, at this meeting, only the cool kids (France, Great Britain, and the United States) could control what went on. Even though the other "loser" countries, who helped with the war effort, (Italy and Japan) got to say what they wanted, they really had no input into this treaty and what they could gain from it. This got me to thinking that in reality, our world is in control, as a whole, by the most powerful countries of the time being. The most powerful countries are the "popular kids" and as long as they stay that way, they will have control and influence over the world. Also, it makes me sad to think that serious events like wars and treaties can be compared to the simple minds of stereotypical high school students.