The Treaty of Versailles led to World War II for a variety of reasons. First, the treaty failed to punish Germany severely enough for their role in the war. This left many Germans feeling angry and resentful towards the other European nations, particularly France. Second, the treaty forced Germany to give up a large amount of territory, which created economic and political instability within the country. Finally, the treaty placed harsh restrictions on the German military, which made it difficult for the country to defend itself against aggression from other nations. These factors all contributed to the outbreak of World War II in 1939.