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Two parts to this one.
A. What are the circumstances that would lead to Germany being broken up post 1918
B. The economic/political results for the next couple decades.
My main interest is in the second item. Since Prussia was regarded by many people as the core of the 'German problem' I am thinking France might tolerate some sort of Rhine or west German confederation.