British Soldiers in Trenches during World War I

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Why was Germany bitter towards the allied powers and much of the world?

Because France took over their economy

Because England controlled the Middle East

Due to the massive sum they had to pay in war reparations (correct)

Because they felt they started the war

What major consequence did the burden of war reparations have on Germany's economy?

Boosted economic growth

Stabilized the economy

Led to increased defense spending

Sent it into a recession (correct)

Why was the United States unable to join the League of Nations?

Due to U.S. Congress not approving membership (correct)

The League of Nations didn't want U.S. as a member

Lack of interest from other League members

Because Wilson didn't want U.S. involvement

What was Congress's main concern regarding the U.S. joining the League of Nations?

That it would limit democracy at home Signup and view all the answers

What role did Adolf Hitler play in Germany's response to its situation post-World War I?

He used poor economic conditions to rise to power and convinced people to take back control Signup and view all the answers

Why did many Americans oppose joining the League of Nations?

They were worried about limitations on U.S. democracy Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern for Wilson in establishing the League of Nations?

Preserving peace and spreading democracy worldwide Signup and view all the answers

How did Germany view negotiating peace compared to surrendering post-World War I?

"Be better than surrendering" Signup and view all the answers

What were Wilson's concerns regarding a League of Nations?

Limiting democracy at home Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Adolf Hitler use to convince Germans to rise against Allied powers?

Exploiting poor economic conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was Wilson's primary concern regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

It would not be accurate in the future Signup and view all the answers

Why did Germany feel bitter towards the allied powers after World War I?

They were blamed for a war they did not feel they started Signup and view all the answers

What major impact did war reparations have on Germany's economy?

Sent it into a recession Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States fail to join the League of Nations?

Congress feared democracy would be limited at home Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Congress was against U.S. joining the League of Nations?

Fear of losing control over U.S. laws and restrictions Signup and view all the answers

How did Germany view the negotiation of peace versus surrender post-World War I?

As a sign of weakness Signup and view all the answers

Why did the economic conditions in Germany contribute to Adolf Hitler's rise to power?

Hitler exploited poor economic conditions for his political gain Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the burden of war reparations on Germany?

Rise of nationalism Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States Congress vote against joining the League of Nations?

Fear of losing legislative authority to international bodies Signup and view all the answers

What was one key reason behind Germany's bitterness towards the allied powers post-World War I?

The imposition of harsh war reparations Signup and view all the answers