Wilson and the War QUIZ : US History/Government 2 – Flashcards
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What was one of President Wilson's Fourteen Points?
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establishing a League of Nations
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How did Henry Cabot Lodge respond to the end of World War I?
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He opposed the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.
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What did President Wilson's Fourteen Points propose about communication between nations?
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The world's leaders should handle disputes openly.
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The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to
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accept responsibility for the war.
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At the end of World War I, President Wilson offended members of the US Senate by
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excluding them from the peace process.
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In Wilson's Fourteen Points, the main goal of removing German troops from occupied lands was to
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restore dignity and independence to those countries.
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What best describes why Germany felt the Treaty of Versailles was unfair?
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The treaty did not honor earlier agreements about surrender.
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What was the connection between President Wilson's Fourteen Points and Germany's surrender?
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INCORRESCT ANSWER The Fourteen Points were unilaterally accepted by Germany's adversaries, leading to Germany's surrender
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Why did President Wilson want the United States to provide leadership at the end of World War I?
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He believed the United States would be able to protect world peace.
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Which provision of the Treaty of Versailles had the greatest economic impact on Germany?
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Germany had to pay huge reparations for the damages it caused.
