WWI: Life in the Trenches

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What was Wilson's concern about the Treaty of Versailles?

It was too lenient on Germany

It was not ratified by the US Congress

It was not accurate in the long term (correct)

It was too biased towards the Allied powers

What were the major consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

It led to a surge in Germany's economy

It gave Germany control of the Middle East

It led to a significant increase in Germany's political power

It hampered Germany's defense spending and imposed massive war reparations (correct)

Why did Germany's economy worsen with the onset of the Great Depression?

Because of Hitler's rise to power

Because of the Allied powers' control of the Middle East

Because of the League of Nations' restrictions

Because of the massive war reparations (correct)

What was the main reason behind the US Congress's decision not to join the League of Nations?

The concern that the League would limit democracy at home Signup and view all the answers

What did Adolf Hitler use to convince the German people to rise up against the Allied powers?

The poor economic conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Germany's hope to negotiate a peace?

A false hope Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the massive punishment set on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

It did more damage than good Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of the US Congress regarding the League of Nations?

The League's potential to limit democracy at home Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Germany's bitter feelings towards the Allied powers?

It led to the rise of nationalism in Germany Signup and view all the answers

Why did the idea of another world war seem distant to Americans?

Because the US was not concerned about the political situation in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the establishment of the League of Nations?

To promote peace and democracy globally Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Germany's inability to pay war reparations?

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

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

They feared it would limit democracy at home Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

It led to Germany's economy going into a recession Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the League of Nations?

It failed to hold up to its foundation Signup and view all the answers

What did Adolf Hitler use to rise to power?

The poor economic conditions of the German people Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of Wilson regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

That it would not be accurate in the future Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the massive punishment set on Germany?

It led to the rise of nationalism and ultimately, another world war Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind Germany's bitterness towards the Allied powers?

They were not happy with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles Signup and view all the answers

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