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Who was most responsible for forging a compromise on a peace settlement?

A
Georges Clemenceau of France
B
David Lloyd George of Britain
C
Woodrow Wilson of the United States
D
Vittorio Orlando of Italy
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During peace negotiations, Britain’s prime minister David Lloyd George

A
pushed for lenient treatment of Germany.
B
backed a “Fourteen Points” plan for Germany.
C
signaled a compromise on Germany.
D
demanded the takeover of Germany.
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The chart shows the consequences of World War I on France and Britain.Based on the chart, which best explains why France and Britain approached peace talks differently than the United States?

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A
These countries suffered a large number of deaths, casualties, and severe economic loss as a result of the war.
B
These countries suffered a small number of deaths and casualties but a severe economic loss as a result of the war.
C
These countries suffered a large number of deaths and casualties but a limited economic loss as a result of the war.
D
These countries suffered a small number of deaths, casualties, and limited economic loss as a result of the war.
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The Treaty of Versailles included a “war guilt” clause that

A
forced Germany to join the League of Nations.
B
forbade countries from engaging in future wars.
C
forbade countries from making secret alliances.
D
forced Germany to accept responsibility for the war.
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France’s prime minister Georges Clemenceau demanded that Germany make reparations and

A
join the League of Nations.
B
disband its naval forces.
C
provide men to rebuild.
D
give up land it had seized.
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Which statement best explains the British and French response to Wilson's "Fourteen Points” plan?

A
France opposed Wilson's lenient treatment of Germany, while Britain supported some ideas like the League but rejected others.
B
France supported Wilson's lenient treatment of Germany, while Britain rejected most ideas including the League of Nations proposal.
C
France supported Wilson's focus on self-determination, while Britain opposed the League of Nations and freedom of the seas.
D
France and Britain both supported Wilson's plan, agreeing with his ideas on leniency, the League, and self-determination.
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When it came to weapons, the “Fourteen Points” plan called for

A
escalation.
B
reparations.
C
disarmament.
D
self-determination.
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A year before the “Fourteen Points” speech, President Wilson said a peace agreement should

A
have worldwide support to ensure it lasts.
B
serve to pay the Allies for their losses.
C
break up Germany to prevent another war.
D
emphasize the signing of worldwide treaties.
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Read the quote from Britain’s prime minister David Lloyd George. Are we to lapse back into the old national rivalries, animosities, and competitive armaments, or are we to initiate the reign on earth of the Prince of Peace? We must not let any sense of revenge, any spirit of greed, any grasping desire override the fundamental principles of righteousness.

A
millions of its troops were killed and French citizens wanted justice.
B
most French citizens did not believe worldwide peace was possible.
C
it did not trust Britain’s desire to adhere to principles of righteousness.
D
it wanted to take control of Germany to ensure France’s long-term safety.

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