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What was the main reason for the U.S. Congress to reject joining the League of Nations?
What was the main reason for the U.S. Congress to reject joining the League of Nations?
- The fear of losing democratic power at home by having to follow laws set by the League. (correct)
- The concern that joining the League would lead to further conflicts in Europe.
- The desire to maintain the isolationist stance of the United States.
- The belief that World War I was not a significant enough event to warrant involvement in European affairs.
What was the impact of the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
What was the impact of the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
- It resulted in a bitter sentiment towards the Allied powers and a rise in nationalism. (correct)
- It had no significant impact on Germany's economic or political situation.
- It caused Germany to become more cooperative with the Allied powers.
- It led to a period of economic prosperity and increased nationalism.
How did Adolf Hitler capitalize on the situation in Germany after World War I?
How did Adolf Hitler capitalize on the situation in Germany after World War I?
- He advocated for Germany to join the League of Nations to ensure future peace.
- He encouraged the German people to accept the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
- He promised to cooperate with the Allied powers and rebuild Germany's economy.
- He emphasized the desperate state of the German people to gain power and convince them to rise up against the Allied powers. (correct)
What was the main reason for Wilson's concern about preserving peace and allowing democracy to spread around the world?
What was the main reason for Wilson's concern about preserving peace and allowing democracy to spread around the world?
What was the outcome of Germany's hope that negotiating a peace would be better than surrendering?
What was the outcome of Germany's hope that negotiating a peace would be better than surrendering?
What was the main reason for the League of Nations' failure to achieve its goals?
What was the main reason for the League of Nations' failure to achieve its goals?
What was the primary concern of Americans regarding the potential impact of joining the League of Nations?
What was the primary concern of Americans regarding the potential impact of joining the League of Nations?
Which statement best describes the impact of World War I on the United States?
Which statement best describes the impact of World War I on the United States?
What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?
What was the primary goal of the League of Nations?
What was the reaction of the German people to the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the reaction of the German people to the Treaty of Versailles?
According to the passage, why did Wilson think the Treaty of Versailles would not be accurate in five or ten years?
According to the passage, why did Wilson think the Treaty of Versailles would not be accurate in five or ten years?
What was the primary reason for Germany's bitterness towards the Allied powers after World War I?
What was the primary reason for Germany's bitterness towards the Allied powers after World War I?
What was the primary impact of the massive punishment set on the German nation after World War I?
What was the primary impact of the massive punishment set on the German nation after World War I?
What was the main reason the United States did not join the League of Nations?
What was the main reason the United States did not join the League of Nations?
How did Adolf Hitler capitalize on the situation in Germany after World War I?
How did Adolf Hitler capitalize on the situation in Germany after World War I?
What was the primary goal of the League of Nations, according to the passage?
What was the primary goal of the League of Nations, according to the passage?
What was the main reason for the League of Nations' failure to achieve its goals?
What was the main reason for the League of Nations' failure to achieve its goals?
How did the United States' participation in World War I impact the country?
How did the United States' participation in World War I impact the country?
What was the outcome of Germany's hope that negotiating a peace would be better than surrendering?
What was the outcome of Germany's hope that negotiating a peace would be better than surrendering?
What was the primary concern of Americans regarding the potential impact of joining the League of Nations?
What was the primary concern of Americans regarding the potential impact of joining the League of Nations?
