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?

He was a member but did not attend the meetings Signup and view all the answers

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

A great instability Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

He was a member but did not attend Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

A great instability characterized Europe Signup and view all the answers

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?

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

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

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?

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

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