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Set 1: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The Treaty of Versailles (1919) imposed heavy reparations on Germany. Economist John Maynard Keynes predicted this would ruin the German economy and lead to future conflict. By 1923, hyperinflation had destroyed the value of the German currency.

Which choice best describes the relationship between Keynes's prediction and the events of 1923?

A. The events of 1923 contradicted Keynes's prediction.
B. The events of 1923 provided evidence supporting Keynes's prediction.✓ Correct
C. Keynes caused the hyperinflation of 1923.
D. The Treaty was revised before 1923 based on Keynes's advice.

Detailed Explanation

Keynes predicted 'ruin' for the economy. Hyperinflation 'destroyed the value' of currency, which is economic ruin. Thus, the event supports the prediction.

Key Evidence:

• "predicted this would ruin the German economy"

• "hyperinflation had destroyed the value"

Why others are wrong: A (They aligned with it.), C (He predicted it; he didn't cause it.), D (History shows it was not revised in time to prevent this.).

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