The correct answer is option 2, Germany. The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed in 1919, after World War I, between the Allied powers and Germany. It placed full blame for the war on Germany and its allies, and imposed severe punishments and reparations on Germany. This included the loss of territory, military restrictions, and a large financial burden. The treaty aimed to weaken and humiliate Germany, which was seen as the aggressor in the war. The harsh terms of the treaty contributed to Germany`s economic and political instability, and many historians argue that it eventually led to the rise of Adolf Hitler and World War II. The other options, Austria, England, and France, were all involved in the treaty negotiations, but Germany was the country that faced the most significant consequences.