WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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The German people prospered by getting government jobs rebuilding the war-torn country.
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The German people spent money on art, music, and shows to forget the horrors of war.
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The German government paid veterans bonuses, and that money boosted the economy.
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The German government printed extra money to pay protesting workers, causing hyperinflation.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best describes economic conditions in the Weimar Republic after World War I? The German government printed extra money to pay protesting workers, causing hyperinflation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The problems faced by the Weimar Republic were the humiliating treaty of Versailles, the financial strain of paying reparations, hyperinflation, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Weimar Republic had some of the most serious economic problems ever experienced by any Western democracy in history. Rampant hyperinflation, massive unemployment, and a large drop in living standards were primary factors. In the first half of 1922, the mark stabilized at about 320 marks per dollar.
Detailed explanation-4: -What was the response of the Germans to the new Weimar Republic? Ans. They held the new Weimar Republic responsible for Germany’s defeat and the disgrace at Versailles. The republic carried the burden of war guilt and national humiliation.