What changes in the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, in your opinion, would have prevented the rise of dictatorships like ‘Hitler’s and Mussolini’s?

Following are few changes in the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which would have prevented the rise of dictatorships like ‘Hitler’s and Mussolini’s:

1. Less Punitive Reparations: The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy war reparations on Germany. This led to economic hardship and discontent among the German population, which Hitler exploited to rise to power. If the reparations had been less severe, it might have led to a more stable post-war Germany.
2. Fairer Territorial Adjustments: The treaty significantly reduced Germany’s territory, which was seen as a national humiliation. A more equitable approach to territorial adjustments might have reduced the resentment that fueled Hitler’s rise.
3. Inclusion of Germany in the League of Nations: The Treaty of Versailles established the League of Nations, but Germany was not allowed to join until 1926. Including Germany from the outset might have helped to integrate it into the international community and deter the rise of extremist ideologies.