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Treaty of Versailles and Wilson's 14 Points

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Because of the Treaty of Versailles …
a)
Germany had to give up 1 million square miles of land
b)
Germany had to pay war reparations to the Allies
c)
Germany’s government was reconstructed.
d)
ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
2.
Payment for damages after a war is called
a)
Demilitarization
b)
Self-determination
c)
Reparations
3.
Where did the Allied Powers meet to create a treaty at the end of WWI?
a)
Berlin, Germany
b)
Versailles, France
c)
Congress of Vienna
d)
the United States
4.
What nation had to drop out of the war because there was a communist revolution in their country?
a)
US
b)
France
c)
Britain
d)
Russia
5.
Who had to take full blame for WWI in the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Britain
b)
Ottoman Empire
c)
Germany
d)
Russia
6.
Which of these nations was on the WINNING side of World War I?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Austria-Hungary
d)
The Ottoman Empire
7.
Which of these nations was on the LOSING side of World War I?
a)
The United States
b)
The United Kingdom
c)
Germany
d)
Italy
8.
How did the German people react to the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
They were ok with it because they realized that they lost the war
b)
They loved it because it was so favorable to them
c)
They hated it because it treated them severely
d)
Most Germans didn't really care
9.
Why were reparations introduced by the Allies?
a)
So the French could invade the Ruhr
b)
To fund hyperinflation
c)
To pay for the war damage
d)
So the Weimar government could be popular
10.
Which country suffered the greatest number of casualties including civilian deaths?
a)
Russia
b)
France
c)
Great Britain
d)
Germany
11.
Why did the U.S. not ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Thought the League of Nations would force us to get involved in every issue that takes place in Europe.
b)
We were upset that Kaiser Wilhelm was removed
c)
We were mad at Britain and France
d)
None of the Above
12.
What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on the borders of Europe?
a)
No impact, all borders remained the same.
b)
France gave land to Germany.
c)
The Soviet Union was given more land to keep them from invading the rest of Europe.
d)
All of the empires of Europe were split up, and many new countries were created.
13.
What did the the major European victors want from the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
to help Germany rebuild its economy
b)
to punish Germany for its role in WWI
c)
to establish lasting world peace in the future
d)
to punish Russia for its role in WWI
14.
What was a result of the harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?
a)
economic and political instability in Germany
b)
uprisings during the French Revolution
c)
the development of democracy in Italy
d)
the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
15.
Prior to WWI, England had the world’s most powerful navy. In response to this show of strength, Germany built more powerful battleships. What is this an example of?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
16.
The European powers at the turn of the 20th century were very competitive in terms of their economies, imperial holdings and their militaries. What was this pride in their countries an example of?
a)
Militarism
b)
Alliances
c)
Imperialism
d)
Nationalism
17.

What did Clemenceau want from the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

To permanently weaken Germany so that it could not attack France again

b)

To punish Germany, but not too harshly

c)

To create alliances with the USA

d)

To disregard French public opinion

18.
The two opposing sides in World War 1 
a)
Axis and Allies
b)
Central and Allied
c)
East and West
d)
Good and Bad
19.

The BIG Four Allied Powers that made up the details of the Treaty of Versailles were:

1. United States. 2. France 3. Great Britain and 4. ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Italy
Russia
Ottoman Empire
Austria-Hungary
20.

President Wilson's peace proposal was called the ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
14 Points
Armistice
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Brest- Litovsk
21.

What was the MAIN purpose for the creation of a League of Nations?

a)

Set up to determine which people had a right to create their own, independent countries

b)

Set up to work out disputes among member nations before war could erupt

c)

Set up to determine which nations would be allowed to control colonial holdings around the world

d)

Set up to ensure free trade would exist among the member nations

22.

What happened to Germany's colonies in Africa and Asia after the war?

a)

They were handed over to France and Great Britain

b)

Under the ideas of Wilson's 14 Points, they were allowed to become independent countries

c)

They were broken up into several, smaller countries

d)

They were allowed to remain. under Germany's control

23.

What happened to the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the war?

a)

The empire was allowed to retain its territories held before the war

b)

The empire was broken up, creating several new nations

c)

The empire's territories became colonial possessions of France and Great Britain

d)

The empire territories were overtaken by the Bolsheviks who had had control of Russia

24.

Finish the statement: BECAUSE the Treaty of Versailles was too harsh; The EFFECT was that it led to ​ (a)   twenty years later.

Choose from the below words
even more destructive war
breakup of Germany
even more colonial control by France and Britain
strengthened League of Nations