Germany, austria-hungary, and turkeys economic problems after World War I were compounded by

A) Civil and military upheaval and rebellion

B) Development of new alliances in Africa

C) Harsh embargo's on raw materials like metal

D) Requirements to pay reparations to the allies

D) Requirements to pay reparations to the allies

Answer: D) Requirements to pay reparations to the allies

Explanation: Germany, together with Austria Hungary and Turkey, as defeated states in the First World War, were obliged to pay war damage and reparations to the Allied states, above all Germany as the culprit for the initiated war. It only intensified the already bad economic situation, and after the minor part, which Austria and Turkey paid, most reparations were cancelled. Germany was still flagged as the main culprit and it was expected to pay for war compensation, especially due to the tension between Germany and France.