Many economists felt that the reparations demanded from Germany were excessive and counterproductive. Operating from the principle of permanently weakening Germany, France was particularly keen on punishing Germany and limiting its ability to wage war. This approach, however, backfired because reparations were so severe Germany plunged into economic chaos. This situation allowed for the rise of Adolf Hitler and planted the seeds for WWII.
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Oil money has improved the lives of people in Southwest Asia in the last 30 years. Life expectancy has increased and the number of deaths in infants have decreased. ... One goal is to have a steady supply of oil flowing out and money flowing in.
Booker T. Washington spent his early childhood in slavery. Following emancipation, Washington (like many Blacks) felt that an education was the best way to improve his living standards, so he wanted to educate himself to improve his life.