Which of these statements best explains how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic crisis in Germany during the 1920s?(1 point)

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The treaty required that Germany print worthless paper money to cover war reparations.
The treaty required that Germany print worthless paper money to cover war reparations.

The treaty required that Germany pay all war reparations in gold.
The treaty required that Germany pay all war reparations in gold.

The treaty required that Germany raise tariffs on imported and exported goods to secure funding for war reparations.
The treaty required that Germany raise tariffs on imported and exported goods to secure funding for war reparations.

The treaty required that Germany make expensive reparation payments to the Allied nations.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic crisis in Germany during the 1920s is:

The treaty required that Germany make expensive reparation payments to the Allied nations.

This requirement placed a significant financial burden on Germany and undermined its economy, contributing to hyperinflation and economic instability during that decade.