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Quiz for Primary Source 26.4: Keynes on German Reparations After World War I

Question

1. Which of these did Keynes present as a crucial fact for understanding Europe’s economic situation?

The fact that Europe’s economy had been distorted by the war

The fact that Europe remained the most important economic center in the world

The fact that Europe was not self-sufficient

The fact that Europe’s population was growing faster than its ability to feed it

Correct. The answer is c. As Keynes described the situation, Europe’s lack of self-sufficiency made it dependent on a “delicate and immensely complicated organization” of international trade. In his view, the Allies’ post-war policies threatened that organization.

Incorrect. The answer is c. As Keynes described the situation, Europe’s lack of self-sufficiency made it dependent on a “delicate and immensely complicated organization” of international trade. In his view, the Allies’ post-war policies threatened that organization.

Question

2. With which of these did Keynes agree?

That the imposition of reparations on Germany was immoral

That the imposition of reparations on Germany, while morally justified, was unwise

That the imposition of reparations on Germany was both just and wise

That the imposition of reparations on Germany was necessary but unfortunate

Correct. The answer is a. Keynes concluded his argument by noting that even if the imposition of reparations on Germany were economically advantageous, it was “abhorrent and detestable.”

Incorrect. The answer is a. Keynes concluded his argument by noting that even if the imposition of reparations on Germany were economically advantageous, it was “abhorrent and detestable.”