They can be if the person is taking in too many calories. It is really the sodium and sugar that is the problem. A family history of hypertension also contributes to increase incidence.
It was one of the reasons the US joined the war. With that, the Germans and Central Power started to lose (they had no chances after the sinking and the Zimmermann telegram)
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty and put an end to World War I. This treaty is known for being very harsh on Germany, making them take the blame for the war. Germany did not think they should be the only ones being held responsible for World War I. Not only this, but the treaty put heavy restrictions on Germany. They were forced to pay a large sum of money, limit their army, and give back the land they got during the war.
Hitler broke the Treaty of Versailles multiple times. He invaded Rhineland and Austria, along with rebuilding Germany's army, which was against the treaty. Hitler hated the Treaty of Versailles and wanted to abolish it. He did not like how his military was weak because of the treaty.
The consequences could be expected to be maybe paying a large sum of money, or even having a whole war break out. The Treaty of Versailles was a catalyst and laid the roadwork for World War II. Germany was already angered because of the treaty and obviously did not care if they were breaking it.
The availability of consumer goods and the means to buy them most lead to the consumer culture. The consumer culture is broadly defined as a culture where social status, values and activities are centered on the consumption of good and services. In the 1950's when consumer goods and the means to buy them became available the consumer culture was born.
