Quiz for Document 26-4: Hyperinflation in Germany (1923)

1. Document Link

   What led to the hyperinflation in Germany symbolized by the image of the drowning mother and child?

   A.

   The printing of money by the German government to pay its bills

   B.

   A general economic crisis in Europe

   C.

   A crisis sparked by European efforts to repay debts to the United States

   D.

   A surge in population growth following World War I

   What led to the hyperinflation in Germany symbolized by the image of the drowning mother and child?

2. Document Link

   What were some of the consequences of Germany’s decision to print more money?

   A.

   Rising interest rates, increased taxation

   B.

   Debt increase, stagnating wages

   C.

   Lack of health care, closing of schools

   D.

   Worthless currency, starvation

   What were some of the consequences of Germany’s decision to print more money?

3. Document Link

   Why might the artist have chosen to portray a woman drowning in this illustration?

   A.

   To show that Germany still had plenty of cash reserves even though it lost the war

   B.

   To illustrate the irony of a situation in which there is an overabundance of useless money

   C.

   As a way to elicit sympathy from foreign leaders hoping they would lend a helping hand

   D.

   As a means of propaganda to help the government gain citizen support

   Why might the artist have chosen to portray a woman drowning in this illustration?