The war had left Germany bankrupt and in chaos, with its people starving. The Treaty of Versailles imposed reparations Germany could not afford to pay, resulting in hyperinflation where German money became worthless. The Dawes Plan helped Germany by reducing reparations, setting payments at a manageable level, and loaning $200 million, providing temporary relief. However, the worldwide economic depression in the 1930s hurt Germany and other countries as the U.S. stock market crash led to declining business and mass unemployment globally.