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Which countries eventually renounced their colonies and Arab territories to the League of Nations?
Which countries eventually renounced their colonies and Arab territories to the League of Nations?
Germany and Turkey.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations' mandate system, according to Wilson?
What was the purpose of the League of Nations' mandate system, according to Wilson?
To prevent further annexations.
What principle did the Mandatory Powers pledge to observe in the mandated areas?
What principle did the Mandatory Powers pledge to observe in the mandated areas?
The 'open door' principle.
How many colonies did Germany divide its territories into in 1919?
How many colonies did Germany divide its territories into in 1919?
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Which country was given German possessions in the central Pacific Ocean?
Which country was given German possessions in the central Pacific Ocean?
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What was the contentious issue between China and Japan that was decided later in a peace treaty with Turkey?
What was the contentious issue between China and Japan that was decided later in a peace treaty with Turkey?
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Why did the Japanese delegation threaten to leave Paris without signing a peace treaty?
Why did the Japanese delegation threaten to leave Paris without signing a peace treaty?
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What did the American delegation agree to give to Japan in exchange for racial equality?
What did the American delegation agree to give to Japan in exchange for racial equality?
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What did France demand from Germany in 1918?
What did France demand from Germany in 1918?
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What was the significance of the year 1918 in the context of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the significance of the year 1918 in the context of the Treaty of Versailles?
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