DBQ Online Versailles Treaty Doc C
Why was Germany required to pay reparations for World War I?
Because in the eyes of the Allies, Germany caused WW1
When were the reparation payments set to begin and what was the date by which they were required to be fulfilled?
Begin - May 1, 1921 Finish - May 1, 1951
What are reparations?
In this context, payments to make up for the cost of the war
How does this document help explain how the Versailles Treaty helped cause WW2?
It shows that Germans held contempt because of their debts
In 1929, what was the reduced amount of reparations Germany was required to pay? In German gold marks? In 2010 US dollars?
Reduced amounts: German gold marks: 112 billion 2010 US Dollars : 341 billion