Which treaty concluded World War I and assigned severe reparations to Germany?

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, is the document that officially concluded World War I. This treaty is best known for its harsh penalties imposed on Germany, which included significant territorial losses, military restrictions, and substantial reparations that the country was required to pay to the Allied powers. These reparations were intended to hold Germany accountable for the war and to compensate the victors for the damages incurred. The terms of the treaty were motivated by a desire for security and the prevention of future conflict, although they would later be seen as contributing factors to economic instability and political unrest in Germany, setting the stage for World War II.

In contrast, the Treaty of Paris primarily ended the Spanish-American War and is not related to World War I, while the League of Nations Covenant was part of the Treaty of Versailles but did not itself impose reparations. The Algeciras Conference Agreement dealt with issues of Moroccan independence and was unrelated to the aftermath of World War I.