20 Questions
Why was the Treaty of Versailles not going to be accurate in the future?
Because it was going to be outdated in five or ten years
What was the major consequence of the war reparations imposed on Germany?
The German economy went into a recession and nationalism began to rise
What was Adolf Hitler's strategy to rise to power?
By using the poor economic conditions to convince the German people to rise up against the Allied powers
Why did the United States Congress reject membership in the League of Nations?
Because they were worried about the restrictions on democracy at home
What was the primary concern of the US Congress regarding the League of Nations?
Preserving democracy at home
What was the result of the massive punishment imposed on Germany?
The punishment ultimately did more damage than good
What was the primary reason for Germany's bitterness towards the Allied powers?
Germany was not happy to take the blame for a war they did not feel they started
What was the consequence of Germany's economic situation worsening with the onset of the Great Depression?
Nationalism began to rise in Germany
What was the main reason for Germany's hope that negotiating a peace would be better than surrendering?
To avoid paying massive war reparations
Why did the United States traditionally follow an isolationist foreign policy?
Because they did not suffer much from their participation in World War I
What was the underlying goal of Wilson's fourteen points?
To spread democracy worldwide for peace preservation
What was the outcome of the massive sum in war reparations imposed on Germany?
It led to a recession in Germany
Why did the United States fail to join the League of Nations?
Because of Congress's concern for preserving democracy at home
What was the consequence of Germany's economic situation worsening with the Great Depression?
Adolf Hitler's rise to power was facilitated
What was the main reason for Germany's hope that negotiating a peace would be better than surrendering?
To avoid taking blame for the war
How did the US Congress view the idea of another world war?
As a distant possibility
What was the result of the League of Nations not being accurate in the future?
It was deemed ineffective
What was the German reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?
They were bitter towards the Allied powers
What was the consequence of the war reparations on Germany's defense spending?
It decreased their defense spending
What was the Allies' main goal with the Treaty of Versailles?
To benefit France and England
Test your knowledge about the trench warfare during World War I, including its causes, effects, and characteristics. Learn about the role of machine guns, advanced weaponry, and the Western Front in France.
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