Question

the main reason the german government signed the treaty of versailles was that they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace. they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing. they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution. they feared the threat of an attack by the allied forces.

Explanation:

After World - War I, Germany was in a weakened state. The Allied forces had the upper - hand. The threat of further military action from the Allied forces was a strong deterrent. Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles mainly out of fear of an attack by the Allied forces.

Answer:

they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.