The Economic Legacy of the Treaty of Versailles Quiz
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According to Keynes, why did he criticize those who signed the treaty of Versailles?

  • For causing instability in the international economy
  • For not punishing Germany harshly enough
  • For not attending the Supreme Economic Council meetings
  • For not considering the future of the whole European continent (correct)

    • What was the consequence of men being away to fight wars on the employment situation?

  • Unemployment increased due to a lack of available positions
  • Unemployment remained stable throughout the war period
  • Unemployment decreased due to the employment of women and young people
  • Unemployment increased when men returned as new workers occupied their previous positions (correct)

    • Why did Keynes believe that punishing Germany too harshly would cause problems in the geopolitical and economic environment of Europe?

  • It was still a part of Europe and a strong punishment would lead to continent-wide issues (correct)
  • Keynes had personal ties to Germany and wanted to protect its interests
  • He believed that Germany should be completely isolated from Europe
  • Germany was economically unstable and unable to pay heavy reparations

    • What was the role of Keynes in the Supreme Economic Council of the Allied Powers?

    <p>He was a member but did not attend the meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Europe after the signature of the treaty of Paris according to the text?

    <p>A great instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the key figures that signed the treaty of Versailles according to the text?

    <p>Lloyd George (GB), Vittorio Emanuele Orlando (ITA), George Clemenceau (FRA), Woodrow Wilson (USA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Keynes in the Supreme Economic Council of the Allied Powers?

    <p>He was a member but did not attend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Keynes' view on the punishment of Germany in the treaty of Versailles?

    <p>Germany shouldn’t be punished too harshly as it was still a part of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of men being away to fight wars on the employment situation?

    <p>Unemployment increased as women and young people replaced men in their work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Europe after the signature of the treaty of Paris according to the text?

    <p>A great instability characterized Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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