World War I Ends Answers

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What was the political goal of the mandate system?

A
to weaken the Central Powers
B
to give more territory to France and Britain
C
to develop trade in the territories
D
to establish democracy in the territories
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After its U-boats sank the Lusitania in 1915, what did Germany promise to do?

A
stop fighting on the western front
B
sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
C
limit submarine warfare
D
sink more passenger vessels
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The League of Nations was created after the Paris Peace Conference, at which the Treaty of Versailles had been negotiated. What was one of the primary aims of the League of Nations?

A
to guarantee equality for all
B
to promote international cooperation
C
to eliminate national governments in favor of world government
D
to erase national borders
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Which of these was a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A
the end of World War I
B
Russia’s withdrawal from the war
C
the end of Austria-Hungary’s war with Serbia
D
the United States’ entrance into the war
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In 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. Did the treaty reflect Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory”? Why or why not?

A
No. Although the treaty included Wilson’s Fourteen Points, other provisions made them redundant.
B
Yes. Several of the Fourteen Points became part of the treaty.
C
No. The other Allies wanted to punish Germany harshly for its actions.
D
Yes. Germany was able to negotiate a peace settlement without admitting defeat.
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What was the purpose of the mandate system created by the Treaty of Versailles?

A
to turn former German colonies into independent nations
B
to limit the size of European armies in overseas territories
C
to transfer territory from European control to United Nations control
D
to give Allied powers control over territory the Central powers once held
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When reparations were forced on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, this demonstrated that the Allies wanted to

A
forgive Germany for having started the war.
B
treat Germany as an equal partner after the war.
C
ensure that Germany was politically stable.
D
punish Germany and keep it weak.
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Revolution
B
Revival
C
Renaissance
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Renegade
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Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?

A
Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.
B
Germany’s military was completely disbanded.
C
Germany was to be governed by the Allies.
D
Germany’s newly manufactured weapons would go to pay reparations.
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Each country had its own goals in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. What was the goal of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George?

A
He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany’s colonies.
B
He wanted to punish Germany for starting the war.
C
He shared much of Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory.”
D
He did not want to negotiate; he wanted to keep fighting.

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