The outcome of the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I. The treaty imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, which was blamed for the war, as well as imposing restrictions on its military capabilities. It redrew the map of Europe, creating new nations and altering borders to limit future conflicts. While it aimed to prevent another world war, many historians argue that the treaty's harsh terms contributed to economic instability and resentment in Germany, ultimately leading to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the outbreak of World War II.