Question

how did the reparations provision affect germany economically? choose three correct answers.
germany avoided the effects of a global depression in the 1930s.
germany was able to pay off all of its debts quickly.
germany began to print additional money to pay its debts.
germany struggled to find the funds to make its payments.
germany was forced to pay billions of dollars to the allies.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• "Germany avoided the effects of a global depression in the 1930s": Incorrect. Germany was hit hard by the Great Depression.
• "Germany was able to pay off all of its debts quickly": Incorrect. The reparations were a huge burden, and Germany struggled to pay.
• "Germany began to print additional money to pay its debts": Correct. To pay reparations, Germany resorted to printing more money, leading to hyperinflation.
• "Germany struggled to find the funds to make its payments": Correct. The reparations were extremely large, and Germany faced difficulties in raising the necessary funds.
• "Germany was forced to pay billions of dollars to the Allies": Correct. The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany, requiring it to pay large sums to the Allied powers.

Answer:

• Germany began to print additional money to pay its debts.
• Germany struggled to find the funds to make its payments.
• Germany was forced to pay billions of dollars to the Allies.