20 Questions
Why was Germany bitter towards the allied powers and much of the world?
Due to the massive sum they had to pay in war reparations
What major consequence did the burden of war reparations have on Germany's economy?
Sent it into a recession
Why was the United States unable to join the League of Nations?
Due to U.S. Congress not approving membership
What was Congress's main concern regarding the U.S. joining the League of Nations?
That it would limit democracy at home
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
Why did many Americans oppose joining the League of Nations?
They were worried about limitations on U.S. democracy
What was the main concern for Wilson in establishing the League of Nations?
Preserving peace and spreading democracy worldwide
How did Germany view negotiating peace compared to surrendering post-World War I?
"Be better than surrendering"
What were Wilson's concerns regarding a League of Nations?
Limiting democracy at home
What strategy did Adolf Hitler use to convince Germans to rise against Allied powers?
Exploiting poor economic conditions
What was Wilson's primary concern regarding the Treaty of Versailles?
It would not be accurate in the future
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
What major impact did war reparations have on Germany's economy?
Sent it into a recession
Why did the United States fail to join the League of Nations?
Congress feared democracy would be limited at home
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
How did Germany view the negotiation of peace versus surrender post-World War I?
As a sign of weakness
Why did the economic conditions in Germany contribute to Adolf Hitler's rise to power?
Hitler exploited poor economic conditions for his political gain
What was a significant outcome of the burden of war reparations on Germany?
Rise of nationalism
Why did the United States Congress vote against joining the League of Nations?
Fear of losing legislative authority to international bodies
What was one key reason behind Germany's bitterness towards the allied powers post-World War I?
The imposition of harsh war reparations
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