Quiz on Wilson's Plan

The Allies rejected Wilson's plan because:

• They wanted harsher penalties for Germany.

• They agreed with all of Wilson's points.

• They were not interested in peace.

• They wanted to expand their territories.

Region: What had happened to German territory in the east by 1920?

• It was expanded.

• It remained unchanged.

• It was reduced.

• It was divided into new countries.

Location: Which new nation absorbed Serbia and Montenegro by 1920?

• Yugoslavia

• Czechoslovakia

• Austria

• Hungary

The Treaty of Versailles had several impacts on Germany. Which of the following was one of them?

• It led to economic prosperity in Germany.

• It imposed heavy reparations on Germany.

• It resulted in territorial expansion for Germany.

• It strengthened Germany's military power.

Summarizing: Both supporters and opponents of the League hoped to preserve peace. How did each group propose to secure peace for the United States?

• Supporters wanted to join the League of Nations, while opponents wanted to avoid entangling alliances.

• Supporters wanted to increase military spending, while opponents wanted to disarm.

• Supporters wanted to focus on domestic issues, while opponents wanted to expand overseas.

• Supporters wanted to form a new alliance, while opponents wanted to remain neutral.

Identifying Problems: What are some contemporary arguments against United States participation in international organizations such as the United Nations or the World Court?

• Loss of sovereignty

• Increased global influence

• Economic benefits

• Enhanced security cooperation

The theme of human disfigurement might be especially powerful to the generation that lived through World War I because:

• It was a common experience due to the war injuries.

• It was a theme in popular literature of the time.

• It was a subject of many art movements.

• It was a focus of medical advancements.

Horror films of your time reflect specific fears and anxieties of the current generation. Which of the following is a common theme in these films?

• Technology and its impact

• Environmental disasters

• Economic instability

• Alien invasions

Some people were afraid of the treaty’s influence over American foreign policy because:

• It could lead to unwanted foreign alliances.

• It might increase military spending.

• It could weaken national sovereignty.

• It might improve international relations.

Which document outlined the principles for peace after World War I, including the establishment of the League of Nations?

• Fourteen Points

• Treaty of Versailles

• Reparations

• War-guilt clause