Why did the German government print so much currency as to cause hyperinflation? 1. To pay reparations to France 2. To repay American loans 3. To pay German strikers in the Ruhr 4. to eliminate the savings

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Besserwisser asked Nov 17, 2022

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Why did the German government print so much currency as to cause

hyperinflation?
1. To pay reparations to France
2. To repay American loans
3. To pay German strikers in the Ruhr
4. to eliminate the savings accounts of German workers

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Besserwisser asked Nov 17, 2022

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Step-by-step explanation:

Germany was already suffering from inflation due to the effects of the war. So in order to pay the striking workers Germany simply printed more money.

Michael Martinez answered Nov 23, 2022