Why were the Allies so intent on occupying Germany after the war?

1. They wanted to make sure Germany repaid its reparations this time.
2. They learned from their mistakes in the Treaty of Versatilles.
3. They wanted to control precious mines in Germany and pocket the profits.
4. They learned that Germany was secretly planning a takeover of all its lost colonies.

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5. They wanted to prevent Germany from rising again as a military power and starting another world war.
6. They wanted to oversee the rebuilding and restructuring of German society and government to ensure stability and prevent the rise of extremist ideologies.
7. They wanted to establish a democratic government in Germany and promote democratic values in order to prevent the spread of communism in Europe.