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The Treaty of Versailles Answers

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What happened to Alsace-Lorraine after World War I?

A
It became part of Germany.
B
It became a new nation.
C
It was returned to France.
D
It became part of Switzerland.
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Wilson’s view of the postwar world was summed up in

A
his Fourteen Points.
B
the Treaty of Versailles.
C
his war guilt clause.
D
the United States Constitution.
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Which best explains France’s position during the discussions at Versailles?

A
The French were willing to forgive Germany because France had suffered relatively little damage during the war.
B
The French wanted lenient terms because they were certain Germany would never again start a war.
C
The French wanted harsh terms because much of the fighting and destruction had taken place on French soil.
D
The French were eager to punish Germany because they believed a harsh policy would earn the respect of the German people.
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The excerpt is from a German newspaper in 1919.Vengeance! German Nation!Today, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, Germany is being forced to sign a disgraceful treaty. Never forget this day! . . . .There will be vengeance for the shame of 1919.

A
satisfied
B
indifferent
C
resentful
D
approving
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This political cartoon appeared in a German magazine in 1919.

Question illustration
A
It shows that all countries were equal parties in the discussions.
B
It shows that the war was equally destructive to all the countries of Europe.
C
It shows that Germany was being forced against its will to sign the treaty.
D
It shows that Germany promised never to fight another world war.
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Which statement is a fact regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

A
It was too harsh in the way it treated Germany.
B
It was too lenient in the way it treated Germany.
C
It established peace between the Allies and Germany.
D
It caused a new war between the Allies and Germany.
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This cartoon is from 1919.

Question illustration
A
Germany had no choice but to sign the Treaty of Versailles.
B
Germany was wrong to have stopped fighting in World War I.
C
Germany is as strong as the countries holding the spoon.
D
Germany will regain its strength through the help of the Allied nations.
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Which were provisions of the Treaty of Versailles? Select five answers.

A
Germany took responsibility for having started the war.
B
Germany had to pay reparations to other nations.
C
Germany had to limit the number of its ships.
D
Germany had to join the League of Nations.
E
Germany had to give up its armed forces.
F
Germany could not acquire new weapons or war materials.
G
Germany had to give up its colonies.
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What was the effect of the armistice signed on November 11, 1918?

A
It outlined the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.
B
It signaled the end of fighting in World War I.
C
It invited Germany to discuss the provisions of the peace treaty.
D
It officially put the Treaty of Versailles into effect.
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Read Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles.The Allied governments affirm, and Germany accepts, the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied governments and their peoples have been subjected as a consequence of the war.

A
Germany would have to pay war reparations.
B
Germany would have to accept new colonies.
C
Germany would have to give part of its territory to Poland.
D
Germany would have to join the League of Nations.

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