INTER WAR YEARS 1919 TO 1939
NAZISM IN GERMANY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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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: -From 1921 to 1923, the Weimar Republic suffered one of the greatest economic crises in German history: hyperinflation. During the “Golden Twenties” the German mark rapidly lost nearly all of its value, inflation turning into hyperinflation until a pound of butter cost millions of marks.
Detailed explanation-3: -a)They held the new Weimar Republic responsible for Germany’s defeat and the disgrace at Versaillesb)The republic carried the burden of war guilt and national humiliationc)It became the target of attacks in the conservative national circlesd)All the aboveCorrect answer is option ‘D’.
Detailed explanation-4: -This was caused by the sudden flood of paper money into an economy weakened by war, combined with the general strike. The inflation rate rose so dramatically that the German currency lost virtually all value. Paper money was practically worthless (eg.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.