Question

which of the following was a major problem for the german economy in the 1920s?
an oversized military not contributing to real output
enormous payments to france and england for world war i
unsound policies from the national socialist government
the unhelpful dawes plan
question 2(multiple choice worth 5 points)
(07.03 mc)
what form of payment did the allies prefer for german war reparations?
indentured labor
inexpensive consumer products
foreign securities like u.s. treasury notes
grain and other agricultural commodities

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option 1: After WWI, Germany was restricted in military size, so an oversized military is incorrect.
• Option 2: Germany had to make enormous reparations payments to France and England (Allies) after WWI, which heavily burdened its economy in the 1920s.
• Option 3: The National Socialist (Nazi) government came to power in the 1930s, not the 1920s.
• Option 4: The Dawes Plan (1924) was helpful as it reduced reparations payments and provided loans to Germany, stabilizing its economy.

• Option 1: Indentured labor was not a preferred form of reparation payment.
• Option 2: Consumer products were not the primary preferred form.
• Option 3: The Allies did not prefer foreign securities as reparation payment.
• Option 4: The Allies preferred tangible goods like grain and other agricultural commodities as part of German war reparations.

Answer:

B. Enormous payments to France and England for World War I

Question 2