USA HISTORY

What (Cuál) was a result (resultado) of the harsh conditions imposed (se imponen condiciones difíciles) by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?

(A) ** economic and political instability in Germany

(B) uprisings during the French Revolution

(C) the development of democracy in Italy

(D) the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

Concept note-1: -The Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for starting the war and imposed harsh penalties on the Germans, including loss of territory, massive reparations payments and demilitarization.

Concept note-2: -The treaty forced Germany to disarm, to make territorial concessions, and to pay reparations to the Allied powers in the staggering amount of $5 billion.

Concept note-3: -The treaty required demilitarization of the Rhineland, the loss of 13% of Germany’s prewar territories, and extensive reparation payments by Germany. The treaty contained a “war guilt clause.” This clause held Germany completely responsible for starting World War I.

Concept note-4: -The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and the Allied Nations on June 28, 1919, formally ending World War One. The terms of the treaty required that Germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies.