Causes of World War II and Wilson's 14 Points Quiz

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What were the four key ideas presented in President Wilson's 14 points for post-war peace?

Colonialism, Isolationism, Supremacy, and Aggressive Dispute Resolution
Anti-Imperialism, Nationalism, Freedom, and Peaceful Dispute Resolution (correct)
Expansionism, Internationalism, Autocracy, and Violent Dispute Resolution
Imperialism, Globalism, Authoritarianism, and Non-Interventionism

Why were President Wilson's 14 points not used in the Paris Peace Conference?

Differing interests among the Allies (correct)
Germany's opposition to the points
Lack of support from the US Congress
Incompatibility with the Treaty of Versailles

What was the purpose of Point 14 in President Wilson's 14 points?

Creation of a new international currency
Establishment of a ‘League of Nations’ (correct)
Expansion of Allied territories
Reparations from Germany

Why did Germany might have wanted the Fourteen Points to inform negotiations?

<p>They offered a more forgiving and fair approach compared to the harsh terms imposed on Germany through the Treaty of Versailles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were many of the points of President Wilson's 14 points not used in the Paris Peace Conference?

<p>They would have strengthened the power and independence of other nations, thus reducing the power of the Allies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers