Which of the following best explains why there were long-term economic consequences to World War I?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The damage and demand for reparations were both so large that it took decades to recover.
The damage and demand for reparations were both so large that it took decades to recover.

The conflict was so destructive that those involved wanted to make sure it was not forgotten.
The conflict was so destructive that those involved wanted to make sure it was not forgotten.

More than nine million men died in military service, as well as ten million civilians.
More than nine million men died in military service, as well as ten million civilians.

Creating new countries such as Poland and taking territory away from others took money and time.
Creating new countries such as Poland and taking territory away from others took money and time.

Answer 1

The first response, "The damage and demand for reparations were both so large that it took decades to recover," best explains why there were long-term economic consequences to World War I. The significant damage caused by the war and the high demands for reparations placed a heavy financial burden on the countries involved, leading to long-lasting economic impacts that took years to overcome.