Chapter 1 Were The Peace Treaties of 1919-23 Fair?

Who were the principal leaders of the "Big Three" at the Paris Peace Conference?

• Woodrow Wilson, Vladimir Lenin, David Lloyd George

• George Clemenceau, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin

• Woodrow Wilson, George Clemenceau, David Lloyd George

• Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin

Which of the following was NOT a main goal of the Paris Peace Conference?

• a) To punish Germany for its role in World War I

• b) To redraw the map of Europe and adjust borders

• c) To establish the League of Nations for international cooperation

• d) To maintain the Austro-Hungarian Empire in its existing form

The Treaty of Versailles, which formally ended World War I, was signed at the Paris Peace Conference. What was the name of the palace in which it was signed?

• a) Buckingham Palace

• b) Palace of Versailles

• c) Palace of Nations

• d) Palace of Westminster

Which countries was excluded from the Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles negotiations?

What was Woodrow Wilson's primary aim at the Paris Peace Conference?

• a) To impose severe penalties on Germany

• b) To expand the British Empire

• c) To establish the League of Nations and promote self-determination

• d) To advocate for a military alliance with France

Which nation was particularly concerned with safeguarding its colonial interests at the Paris Peace Conference?

• a) Germany

• b) France

• c) United States

• d) United Kingdom

What was the primary issue discussed at the Paris Peace Conference that led to the reorganization of many European borders?

• a) Economic cooperation

• b) Military alliances

• c) Colonial expansion

• d) Territorial adjustments

Which treaty, signed as a result of the Paris Peace Conference, imposed severe penalties and territorial losses on Germany?

What were the primary aims of the "Big Three" at the Paris Peace Conference?

• a) To dismantle the League of Nations and redraw borders in Europe

• b) To punish Germany, redraw borders, and promote international cooperation

• c) To expand colonial empires and weaken the League of Nations

• d) To create an international alliance for collective security

George Clemenceau, the leader of France, sought to achieve what at the Paris Peace Conference?

• a) Weaken the League of Nations and expand French territory

• b) Maintain the existing balance of power in Europe

• c) Ensure that Germany was severely punished for its role in the war

• d) Promote economic cooperation with Germany