Why did the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles contribute to Germany's economic and political instability?

a
It required Germany to pay enormous war reparations
b
It forced Germany to adopt a new form of currency
c
It prevented Germany from trading with any Allied nations
d
It divided Germany into several smaller countries

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The treaty imposed huge war reparations (and the "war guilt" clause) that strained Germany's economy, fueling inflation, unemployment, social unrest, and political extremism.