Question

question 1
which provision of the treaty of versailles most directly contributed to economic hardship and political instability in germany during the 1920s?
a. the creation of the league of nations
b. the requirement that germany pay large reparations
c. the establishment of new mandates in the middle east
d. the promise of self - determination for eastern european nations
answer:
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question 2
one major goal of the leaders of france and great britain at the paris peace conference was to
a. rebuild germanys military to defend europe from future threats
b. punish germany in order to prevent future aggression
c. promote free - trade agreements with former central powers
d. restore the pre - war balance of power by returning all colonies
answer:
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Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The League of Nations was a general international organization, not directly related to Germany's economic hardship.
• Option B: Germany was required to pay large reparations after WWI. This drained its resources, led to hyperinflation, and economic instability, which also contributed to political unrest as people were dissatisfied with the economic situation.
• Option C: Mandates in the Middle East were about colonial control shifts, not Germany's domestic issues.
• Option D: Self - determination for Eastern European nations was about those regions, not Germany's economy or politics.

Analyzing each option:

• Option A: France and Britain wanted to weaken, not rebuild, Germany's military after WWI to prevent future aggression.
• Option B: After WWI, France (devastated by German invasion) and Britain wanted to punish Germany (through reparations, military restrictions) to ensure it couldn't aggress again.
• Option C: Promoting free - trade with former Central Powers was not a main goal; they focused on punishing and containing Germany.
• Option D: They didn't want to restore pre - war power by returning colonies; instead, they took German colonies as mandates.

Answer:

B. The requirement that Germany pay large reparations

How do you know?

The large reparation payments forced Germany to spend huge sums, leading to economic strain (like hyperinflation) and political dissatisfaction as people suffered, causing instability. Other options (A: League of Nations is international org, C: Middle East mandates, D: Eastern Europe self - determination) don't directly impact Germany's 1920s economic/political issues.

Question 2