After World War I, the Treaty of Versailles imposed reparations on Germany, requiring it to pay 132 billion gold marks (approximately $33 billion at the time) to the Allied powers. These reparations aimed to compensate for war damages and were a significant source of economic hardship for Germany in the 1920s and early 1930s, contributing to hyperinflation and social unrest. The burden of reparations and the economic instability they caused played a role in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Ultimately, the reparations were reduced and later canceled in the 1930s, especially after the onset of World War II.
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they wanted to weaken Germany so it could not rebuild its military
World War I reparations' were the payments and transfers of property and equipment that Germany was forced to make under the Treaty of Versailles following its defeat during World War I.
To pay someone back for a wrongdoing. To make amends.
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Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles
Germany owed $33 Billion USD in reparation bills.
France wanted Germany to pay reparations for the war.
Germany paid off its war reparations. It took some time, though.
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The wish was not to punish but to get reparation and require Germany to pay for damage and loss of life.
the allied powers (winners) held Germany responsible but Germany austria-Hungary and russia lost and Germany payed reparation . usa said it was unfair
they wanted to weaken Germany so it could not rebuild its military
£66 million over 66 years £10'000 per year
France sent troops into Germany to monitor every cent that came in and out of the country. France also occupied the Ruhr. This was a vital part of Germany's economy.