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According to Keynes, why did he criticize those who signed the treaty of Versailles?
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?
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?
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?
What was the role of Keynes in the Supreme Economic Council of the Allied Powers?
What characterized Europe after the signature of the treaty of Paris according to the text?
What characterized Europe after the signature of the treaty of Paris according to the text?
Who were the key figures that signed the treaty of Versailles according to the text?
Who were the key figures that signed the treaty of Versailles according to the text?
What was the role of Keynes in the Supreme Economic Council of the Allied Powers?
What was the role of Keynes in the Supreme Economic Council of the Allied Powers?
What was Keynes' view on the punishment of Germany in the treaty of Versailles?
What was Keynes' view on the punishment of Germany in the treaty of Versailles?
What was the consequence of men being away to fight wars on the employment situation?
What was the consequence of men being away to fight wars on the employment situation?
What characterized Europe after the signature of the treaty of Paris according to the text?
What characterized Europe after the signature of the treaty of Paris according to the text?
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