Impact of World War I on German Society

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What was the approximate cost of World War I for Germany in modern terms?

  • $2 Trillion
  • $400 Billion
  • $5 Trillion
  • $1100 Billion (correct)

What percentage of trade in Germany was organized illegally on the black market during World War I?

  • 35% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 15%
  • 45%

Which of the following statements about the German economy during World War I is true?

  • Industrial output increased by over 40% between 1914 and 1918.
  • There were shortages of raw materials. (correct)
  • Germans were allowed to drive cars throughout the war.
  • Machinery was up-to-date and operated by well-trained workers.

What political consequence did World War I have for Germany?

<p>The Kaiser was forced to abdicate, leading to an Interim Government and the Weimar Republic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups was used by the German government to suppress left-wing uprisings in 1919?

<p>The Freikorps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Germans resort to eating during World War I due to food shortages?

<p>Dogs, crows, zoo animals, and rodents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of women in the German workforce during the war?

<p>37% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason that many Germans believed they had not lost the war?

<p>They believed the army had been cheated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the new Weimar Republic government try to win the support of the elite groups?

<p>They worked hard to try and win the support of the elite groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the former soldiers' belief that they had not lost the war?

<p>They looked for people to blame, such as the Kaiser or the new government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the ending of the war affect the social order in Germany?

<p>It led to a weakening of the armed forces and aristocratic Prussian elite, who now had to try and reestablish their authority in a democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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