The Fourteen Points

Which countries made up the Allied Powers in World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

France, Great Britain, Italy, Russian Empire (correct)

United States, Mexico

None of the above

Where were the trenches most prevalent in World War I?

France (correct)

Ottoman Empire

Germany

Austria-Hungary

What event led to the United States' entry into World War I?

Germany's participation in unrestricted warfare

The sinking of American ships by Germany (correct)

Mexico's decision to join the Central Powers

None of the above

Which country was banned from participating in the Paris Peace Conference?

Russia Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Paris Peace Conference?

To negotiate a peace treaty Signup and view all the answers

Which country wanted the Treaty of Versailles to include a clause about racial equality?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of Wilson's Fourteen Points?

Germany should be punished severely for starting the war Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States not join the League of Nations?

The United States did not want to limit democracy at home Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the punishment set on Germany have?

Germany's economy went into a recession and nationalism increased Signup and view all the answers

Which factor played a significant role in the decision of U.S. Congress members to vote against joining the League of Nations?

Concern for preserving democracy at home Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why most Americans were not worried about the political situation in Europe?

They did not suffer much from World War I Signup and view all the answers

Why did the U.S. Congress members vote against joining the League of Nations?

To maintain their traditionally isolationist stance Signup and view all the answers

What was the level of concern among Americans regarding the idea of another world war?

Not concerned at all Signup and view all the answers

Why did the fear of another war in Europe have minimal impact on Americans?

Americans were not affected by World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the U.S. Congress members' decision to vote against joining the League of Nations?

Isolationist stance of the United States Signup and view all the answers