The Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?

• To punish Germany

• To stop future wars and fix the causes of World War I

• To expand the US territory

• To create a new world order

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main ideas from Wilson's Fourteen Points?

• Secret treaties and military expansion

• Freedom to trade and travel on the seas, fair treatment for colonies, and no secret treaties

• Colonial expansion and military alliances

• Economic sanctions and military intervention

Multiple Choice

How did Wilson's Fourteen Points propose to treat colonies?

• Colonies should be expanded for the betterment of European powers

• Colonies should be given full independence and free of any European control

• Colonies should be treated fairly and choose their own government

• Colonies should be controlled by the League of Nations and be led by Britain and France

Multiple Choice

Why did Britain and France reject Wilson's plan after World War I?

• To punish Germany and maintain control over their colonies

• They agreed with Wilson's plan and made all of it happen

• They wanted to form a new alliance with Germany

• They were focused on economic recovery

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• Germany gained new territories

• Germany was punished heavily

• Germany formed new alliances

• Germany's economy flourished

Multiple Choice

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of Adolf Hitler?

• It strengthened Germany's economy

• It led to widespread dissatisfaction and anger in Germany

• It was fully supported by the German people

• It prevented any future conflicts

Poll

If you were Germany, would you feel you got a raw deal with the items found in the Treaty of Versailles?

• Yes

• Maybe

• No