Describe what caused Germany’s economy to suffer after World War I.(1 point)
Responses
wartime reparations and hyperinflation
wartime reparations and hyperinflation
disarmament
disarmament
the rise of the Nazi Party
the rise of the Nazi Party
the Great Depression
The Great Depression, which originated in the United States and quickly spread to other countries, significantly impacted Germany's economy after World War I. The depression led to a decrease in trade and investments, causing a decline in industrial production and widespread unemployment in Germany. Additionally, the Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany, requiring them to pay large sums of money to the Allies. These reparations, along with the costs of war and post-war reconstruction, put a severe strain on Germany's economy. To worsen matters, the German government resorted to printing excessive amounts of money, leading to hyperinflation. This hyperinflation caused the value of the German currency to collapse, resulting in a loss of confidence in the economy and a sharp decline in the standard of living for the German people. Disarmament further worsened the situation as it limited Germany's ability to rebuild its military and defense industries, which had previously been important sectors of their economy. The rise of the Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, capitalized on the economic struggles and grievances of the German people, further exacerbating the economic crisis and leading to the eventual collapse of the Weimar Republic.
Which of these statements best explains how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic crisis in Germany during the 1920s?(1 point)
Responses
The treaty required that Germany pay all war reparations in gold.
The treaty required that Germany pay all war reparations in gold.
The treaty required that Germany print worthless paper money to cover war reparations.
The treaty required that Germany print worthless paper money to cover war reparations.
The treaty required that Germany make expensive reparation payments to the Allied nations.
The treaty required that Germany make expensive reparation payments to the Allied nations.
The treaty required that Germany raise tariffs on imported and exported goods to secure funding for war reparations.
The treaty required that Germany make expensive reparation payments to the Allied nations.
Which of these statements best evaluates President Franklin Roosevelt’s strategies for persuading more Americans to abandon isolationist policies after the beginning of World War II in Europe?(1 point)
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Roosevelt reminded Americans that the U.S. was obligated to defend other members of the League of Nations that were attacked by hostile enemies.
Roosevelt reminded Americans that the U.S. was obligated to defend other members of the League of Nations that were attacked by hostile enemies.
Roosevelt assured Americans that sending weapons to European nations attacked by Germany would prevent further advancement of Nazi aggression.
Roosevelt assured Americans that sending weapons to European nations attacked by Germany would prevent further advancement of Nazi aggression.
Roosevelt convinced Americans that U.S. involvement in the war was necessary after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces.
Roosevelt convinced Americans that U.S. involvement in the war was necessary after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces.
Roosevelt warned Americans that the only way to prevent communism from reaching the U.S. was to arm European democracies.
Roosevelt warned Americans that the only way to prevent communism from reaching the U.S. was to arm European democracies.
Roosevelt convinced Americans that U.S. involvement in the war was necessary after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces.
Why did isolationists in the U.S. Senate vote against ratification of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?(1 point)
Responses
Isolationist senators opposed President Wilson’s attempts to compromise with congressional Republicans on Article 10 of the treaty.
Isolationist senators opposed President Wilson’s attempts to compromise with congressional Republicans on Article 10 of the treaty.
Isolationist senators were concerned that the treaty would require U.S. involvement in future military conflicts.
Isolationist senators were concerned that the treaty would require U.S. involvement in future military conflicts.
Isolationist senators were upset that President Wilson’s demands for "peace without victory” were not included in the treaty.
Isolationist senators were upset that President Wilson’s demands for "peace without victory” were not included in the treaty.
Isolationist senators rejected President Wilson’s decision to exclude Democratic congressional leaders in the peace conference.