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When it came to weapons, the “Fourteen Points” plan called for

A
escalation.
B
reparations.
C
disarmament.
D
self-determination.
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A year before the “Fourteen Points” speech, President Wilson said a peace agreement should

A
have worldwide support to ensure it lasts.
B
serve to pay the Allies for their losses.
C
break up Germany to prevent another war.
D
emphasize the signing of worldwide treaties.
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During peace negotiations, Britain’s prime minister David Lloyd George

A
pushed for lenient treatment of Germany.
B
backed a “Fourteen Points” plan for Germany.
C
signaled a compromise on Germany.
D
demanded the takeover of Germany.
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Which positions did Britain’s prime minister support at the Paris Peace Conference? Check all that apply.He wanted to preserve Britain’s trading relationship with Germany.He advocated for Germany’s armed forces to be dismantled.He felt Germany should be broken up into two smaller countries.He supported forcing Germany to return the Alsace-Lorraine to France.He sought to create a secret alliance with Germany to ensure future peace.He believed treating Germany harshly would lead to future conflicts.

A
He wanted to preserve Britain’s trading relationship with Germany.
B
He advocated for Germany’s armed forces to be dismantled.
C
He felt Germany should be broken up into two smaller countries.
D
He supported forcing Germany to return the Alsace-Lorraine to France.
E
He sought to create a secret alliance with Germany to ensure future peace.
F
He believed treating Germany harshly would lead to future conflicts.
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Read the passage from President Wilson’s "Fourteen Points” speech.The removal, so far as possible, of all economic barriers and the establishment of an equality of trade conditions among all the nations consenting to the peace.

A
free trade among countries.
B
free navigation of the seas.
C
the right to impose tariffs.
D
the right to prohibit trade.
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What convinced Germany to sign an armistice ending World War I?

A
France’s demand for justice from Germany
B
Britain’s call for punishment against Germany
C
the Big Four’s tough stance at the peace conference
D
the United States’ “Fourteen Points” plan for peace
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democracycolonialismpro-determinationself-determination

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democracy
B
colonialism
C
pro-determination
D
self-determination
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Which scenario best fits President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” vision?

A
United States and Germany sign a secret treaty to protect each other.
B
Britain and France insist on reparations at the end of World War I.
C
Germany and Austria determine how their governments should run.
D
Britain and Germany agree to jointly control navigation of the seas.
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The Paris Peace Conference ended with the signing of the Treaty of .

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What were the goals behind the creation of the League of Nations? Check all that apply.to foster international cooperationto foster control of trade marketsto promote open diplomacyto promote secret treatiesto prevent future conflictsto prevent future disarmament

A
to foster international cooperation
B
to foster control of trade markets
C
to promote open diplomacy
D
to promote secret treaties
E
to prevent future conflicts
F
to prevent future disarmament
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The Treaty of Versailles included a “war guilt” clause that

A
forced Germany to join the League of Nations.
B
forbade countries from engaging in future wars.
C
forbade countries from making secret alliances.
D
forced Germany to accept responsibility for the war.
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What effect did the “Fourteen Points” have on Germany at the end of World War I?

A
Germany grew confident and continued to fight rather than sign an armistice bringing an end to the war.
B
Germany grew nervous and continued to fight rather than sign an armistice bringing an end to the war.
C
Germany became willing to sign an armistice because leaders believed they could gain more territory.
D
Germany became willing to sign an armistice because leaders felt a peace settlement would be fair.
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Which statement best explains how President Wilson’s background affected peace negotiations?

A
He was a former university president with little political experience.
B
He was an idealist who was often unwilling to compromise.
C
He was a realist who was often willing to compromise.
D
He was a former university president unfamiliar with negotiations.
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The chart shows the consequences of World War I on France and Britain.Based on the chart, which best explains why France and Britain approached peace talks differently than the United States?

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A
These countries suffered a large number of deaths, casualties, and severe economic loss as a result of the war.
B
These countries suffered a small number of deaths and casualties but a severe economic loss as a result of the war.
C
These countries suffered a large number of deaths and casualties but a limited economic loss as a result of the war.
D
These countries suffered a small number of deaths, casualties, and limited economic loss as a result of the war.
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Read the quote from Britain’s prime minister David Lloyd George. Are we to lapse back into the old national rivalries, animosities, and competitive armaments, or are we to initiate the reign on earth of the Prince of Peace? We must not let any sense of revenge, any spirit of greed, any grasping desire override the fundamental principles of righteousness.

A
millions of its troops were killed and French citizens wanted justice.
B
most French citizens did not believe worldwide peace was possible.
C
it did not trust Britain’s desire to adhere to principles of righteousness.
D
it wanted to take control of Germany to ensure France’s long-term safety.
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France’s prime minister Georges Clemenceau demanded that Germany make reparations and

A
join the League of Nations.
B
disband its naval forces.
C
provide men to rebuild.
D
give up land it had seized.
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Read the passage from President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech.What we demand in this war . . . is that the world be made fit and safe to live in; and particularly that it be made safe for every peace-loving nation which, like our own, wishes to live its own life, determine its own institutions, be assured of justice and fair dealing by the other peoples of the world as against force and selfish aggression.

A
the belief that nations could prevent future conflicts through self-determination
B
the right of every country to use self-determination to govern itself
C
the desire to dismantle countries that threaten the right of self-determination
D
the right of every country to use self-determination to boost its economy
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Which statement best explains the British and French response to Wilson's "Fourteen Points” plan?

A
France opposed Wilson's lenient treatment of Germany, while Britain supported some ideas like the League but rejected others.
B
France supported Wilson's lenient treatment of Germany, while Britain rejected most ideas including the League of Nations proposal.
C
France supported Wilson's focus on self-determination, while Britain opposed the League of Nations and freedom of the seas.
D
France and Britain both supported Wilson's plan, agreeing with his ideas on leniency, the League, and self-determination.

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