Which of the following is a territorial consequence of the Versailles Treaty?

• A. No territorial changes
• B. Germany gained territory in the east
• C. Atlantic islands gained by Germany
• D. Alsace-Lorraine transferred to France

Answer: (D)

The transfer of Alsace-Lorraine to France shows how the Versailles Treaty reshaped Europe’s borders. After being annexed by Germany in 1871, Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France as part of the postwar settlement, reinforcing a western border shift that aimed to weaken Germany and restore territories to their pre-war alignments. This is a clear territorial consequence because it directly changes who controls a specific land area and who its people align with. The other options don’t fit because the treaty did not keep borders the same, Germany did not gain eastern territory, and it did not give Germany Atlantic islands; instead, Germany lost land and colonies as part of the settlement.