select the punishments that germany endured after world war i

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1. Treaty of Versailles: Germany was forced to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations to the Allied Powers.

2. Disarmament: Germany was forced to limit their military to 100,000 soldiers, prohibited from having an air force, and forbidden from having submarines.

3. Loss of Territory: Germany was forced to give up territory to neighboring countries, including Alsace-Lorraine to France and part of West Prussia to Poland.

4. War Guilt Clause: Germany was forced to accept the war guilt clause, stating that they were solely responsible for the outbreak of World War I.

5. Occupation of the Rhineland: The Allies occupied the Rhineland for several years as a form of punishment and to ensure German compliance.

6. Economic Sanctions: The Allies imposed economic sanctions on Germany to weaken their economy and prevent them from rebuilding their military strength.