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This cartoon is from 1919.

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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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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.

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satisfied
B
indifferent
C
resentful
D
approving
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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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Adolf Hitler wrote these words in 1923, years before he came to power in Germany.With the armistice begins the humiliation of Germany. . . . So long as this Treaty stands there can be no resurrection of the German people; no social reform of any kind is possible! The Treaty was made in order to bring 20 million Germans to their deaths and to ruin the German nation.

A
Germany must maintain peaceful relations with its former enemies.
B
Germany should abide by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
C
Germany must break the humiliating terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
D
Germany should thank the Allies for ending the fighting.
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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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As a result of World War I, what happened to the foreign colonies held by European powers?

A
Residents of the colonies were allowed to vote to determine their future.
B
The Treaty of Versailles made it illegal for countries to have colonies.
C
Germany was forced to give up its colonies to the Allies.
D
The United States seized control of all of Germany’s colonies.
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In an effort to avoid a future war, the Treaty of Versailles called for German disarmament. Which measures were part of that effort? Select three answers.

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limiting the number of German soldiers and ships
B
banning all German military forces
C
dividing Germany into a number of smaller countries
D
prohibiting Germany from having submarines or an air force
E
closing down Germany’s factories
F
preventing Germany from gaining weapons and war materials
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This cartoon of Georges Clemenceau, leader of France during World War I, appeared in a German newspaper in 1919."Clemenceau the Vampire," 1919

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The French are trying to help the German people.
B
The French seek a peaceful world.
C
The French want to destroy Germany.
D
The French are potential allies.
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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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The war guilt clause blamed which country for having started World War I?

A
France
B
Italy
C
Japan
D
Germany
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Which of these statements best describes the views of those involved with the Treaty of Versailles? Select five answers.

A
France thought the treaty was not tough enough on Germany.
B
Germany was unhappy it could not participate in the treaty negotiations.
C
Italy was pleased that its contribution to the Allied effort had been rewarded.
D
Great Britain feared that the treaty was too harsh on Germany.
E
The US Congress was happy that a League of Nations had been created.
F
Japan was unhappy that its contribution to the war effort had gone unrewarded.
G
Germany resented the fact that it had to sign the treaty or face invasion.
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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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How was the German economy affected by having to pay reparations? Select three answers.

A
Germany had a hard time raising money to make its payments.
B
Germany was obligated to raise billions of dollars to pay the Allies.
C
Germany was able to pay off all of its debts with little trouble.
D
Germany was able to avoid the Great Depression.
E
Germany was forced to print money to pay its debts.
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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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France
B
Switzerland
C
Poland
D
Spain

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