Eddie Arias

History

28 November, 06:13

Following world war i, many european nations wanted america to cancel the tremendous war debts they owed the united states, but american leaders insisted on payment. when germany was unable to make reparations payments to france and great britain, those nations were unable to make their loan payments to the united states. which is the best description of america's response to this situation?

a. when germany defaulted on reparations, american investors offered loans to germany to meet its obligations; which sent germany into further economic instability.

b. the united states agreed to cancel the war debts of great britain and france, but still insisted on repayment from germany.

c. the united states canceled the war debts of germany, but still insisted on repayment from great britain and france.

d. the united states enacted trade barriers against all european nations in 1920.