How did world war 1 contribute to a German economic crisis

WWI was draining Germany's recources very quickly. Once the war was over, Germany was one of the countries that had to pay relief to the winning side. The great debt that was placed on Germany's shoulders would cause the economic crisis that would eventually be one of the main reason's of WWII begining.

Apex - Germany printed more paper money to pay wartime reparations, which led to hyperinflation