Question

which was an economic effect of the treaty of versailles?
the allies were forced to pay reparations to the central powers.
the mandate system seized european colonies in southwest asia.
military spending increased as germany expanded the size of its military.
production and trade were disrupted as new borders were created across the region.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: The Treaty of Versailles required Germany (Central Power) to pay reparations to the Allies, not the other way around. Eliminate this.
• Analyze Option 2: The mandate system involved redistributing colonies (political/colonial, not direct economic effect on production/trade). Eliminate this.
• Analyze Option 3: The Treaty limited Germany’s military (e.g., army size, navy), so military spending did not increase due to expansion. Eliminate this.
• Analyze Option 4: The Treaty redrew borders (e.g., creating new nations like Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia), which disrupted pre - war trade routes, production networks, and economic systems. This directly relates to economic disruption.

Answer:

D. Production and trade were disrupted as new borders were created across the region.