War Guilt Clause: This term refers to a specific clause in the Treaty of Versailles that declared Germany responsible for starting World War I.
Hyperinflation: Hyperinflation describes an extreme and rapid increase in prices within an economy. In Germany during the 1920s, hyperinflation occurred partly due to the burden of war reparations.
Dawes Plan: The Dawes Plan was an agreement between Germany and Allied powers in 1924 which aimed to restructure German debt and provide financial aid.