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In Chapter 2, we learn about the Treaty of Treason, which establishes the Hunger Games as a form of war reparations imposed on the districts by the Capitol. This punishment serves as a reminder of the districts' rebellion and ensures their submission to Capitol rule.

The idea of reparations after a war isn't unique to this story; similar measures have been used in history, such as after World War I when Germany was required to make payments to other countries as part of the Treaty of Versailles.

This article will explain reparations after World War I. You’ll also compare the real-world example of reparations after World War I to the fictional system of reparations in Panem.

How do the reparations after World War I compare to the Hunger Games?