Question

news tribune
germany signs treaty of
versailles; world war over!
how did the event described in this newspaper headline affect germany?
a. it forced germany to use its military to protect the borders of other
western european states.
b. it damaged the german economy by forcing germany to pay
reparations to the allied powers.
c. it divided germany into mandates controlled by great britain,
france, and the united states.
d. it abolished the german republican government and replaced it
with a foreign dictatorship.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany. This had a significant negative impact on the German economy. Option A is incorrect as the treaty restricted Germany's military, not made it protect others. Option C is about post - World War II division, not related to the Treaty of Versailles. Option D is also incorrect as the Weimar Republic (a republican government) was established after World War I and the treaty did not replace it with a foreign dictatorship.

Answer:

B. It damaged the German economy by forcing Germany to pay reparations to the Allied powers.