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In order to create lasting peace in Europe following World War I, President Wilson proposed

A
removing German troops from occupied lands.
B
combining Austria, Poland, and Germany.
C
allowing no new nations to form in Europe.
D
increasing military power in all nations of Europe.
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Which of the following would have benefited most from the implementation of Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

A
a nation that refused to make secret agreements
B
a nation in which the military did not influence politics
C
a nation seeking support and protection from other nations
D
a nation seeking to support and protect other nations
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After World War I, the main reason Britain and France did not support President Wilson’s peace plan was that they

A
were interested in retribution.
B
had formulated their own plan.
C
wanted Wilson to support Germany.
D
thought the plan should be more inclusive.
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At the end of World War I, Americans who were isolationists

A
wanted the US to join the League of Nations.
B
sought the reelection of Woodrow Wilson in 1920.
C
thought the US should become involved in the Russian Civil War.
D
favored returning to a policy that kept the US out of foreign affairs.
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Which of the following damaged the reputation of President Harding’s administration?

A
isolationism
B
fundamentalism
C
progressive reforms
D
corruption
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How did the isolationist actions of the US affect lasting peace in Europe after World War I?

A
Without US support, the League of Nations weakened significantly.
B
Without US help, European nations could not prevent use of military force.
C
Without US help, secret military alliances no longer took place.
D
Without US support, European countries did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
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Which of the following undermined Wilson’s Fourteen Points when he met with European leaders to sign the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?

Secret treaties and military battles had already set borders.
Option
The meeting was held in France and not the US.
Option
Europeans thought the US was too harsh on Germany.
Option
The US Senate had already voted to join the League of Nations.
Option
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Which event occurred after the US Senate failed to pass the Treaty of Versailles?

World War I continued for many years.
Option
The Senate agreed with Wilson’s stance on peace in Europe.
Option
European leaders felt the US was sympathetic to Germany.
Option
The League of Nations was significantly weakened.
Option
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What was the main reason President Harding struggled to achieve his campaign promise of “a return to normalcy”?

The government spent most of its time regulating business.
Option
Social changes were happening very quickly.
Option
Harding spent much of his time assisting European nations.
Option
Political changes happened very slowly.
Option
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How did the League of Nations affect postwar Europe?

A
It kept Italy from invading Abyssinia.
B
It brought Europe into a state of harmony.
C
It failed to resolve several crises.
D
It quickly resolved several crises.

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