Question 14 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS WORLD HISTORY CR (FALL2026) - 792283
Read the passage from President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech.We do not wish to injure her or to block in any way her legitimate influence or power. We do not wish to fight her either with arms or with hostile arrangements of trade if she is willing to associate herself with us and the other peace-loving nations of the world.
Answer
A
As long as Germany agrees to join other peace-loving nations, it will be treated with leniency in the aftermath of the war.
B
As long as Germany agrees to make reparations to peace-loving nations, it will be forgiven for starting the war.
C
Germany must first agree to rebuild the countries it damaged, then it can join other peace-loving nations.
D
Germany must first be punished for starting the war, then it can join other peace-loving nations.
Explanation
Wilson says the United States does not want to harm Germany or use hostile trade measures if Germany is willing to associate with other peace-loving nations. This supports choice A: Germany would be treated leniently if it agreed to join them. The passage does not say Germany must first pay reparations, rebuild damaged countries, or be punished.
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