Question

the allied and associated governments, however, require, and germany undertakes, that she will make compensation for all damage done to the civilian population of the allied and associated powers and to their property during the period of the belligerency of each as an allied or associated power against germany. -the treaty of versailles, article 232, june 1919. why was this provision included in the treaty of versailles? a create a democratic government in germany b divide germany into smaller states to be governed by allied countries c grant independence to all german colonies d weaken the power of germany in the international community

Explanation:

The Treaty of Versailles aimed to punish Germany for its actions in World War I. Requiring Germany to compensate for damage to civilian populations and property of the Allied and Associated Powers was a way to make Germany pay for the harm it caused during the war, thus weakening its power in the international community. Options A, B, and C are about different aspects of post - war restructuring of Germany and its colonies, not related to the compensation clause.

Answer:

D. weaken the power of Germany in the international community