20th Century Global Conflicts
What was the purpose of the League of Nations, established at the end of the Versailles Conference?
To establish a global communist revolution.
To support the reestablishment of colonial empires.
To enforce German disarmament.
To ensure future world peace by preventing future wars.
What was one major consequence imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
Loss of Alsace-Lorraine region to France
Loss of colonial territory in Africa
Heavy reparations payments to Allied countries
Forced disarmament
How did the loss of their overseas colonies affect Germany after the Treaty of Versailles?
It had no significant impact as Germany largely focused on internal reforms post-WWI.
It led directly to French and British colonization of South America.
It caused an immediate military uprising within Germany.
It further weakened Germany's global economic and political influence.
How did the economic stipulations of the Treaty of Versailles influence cultural expression in Weimar Germany?
Economic prosperity under the Dawes Plan resulted in a revival of traditional romanticism in German art.
The reparation payments encouraged an artistic focus on international harmony and reconciliation.
Heightened economic distress fostered a climate of political disillusionment expressed in movements like Dada.
Expanded military funding led to a surge in nationalist-themed art and literature.
Which country was responsible for developing the 14 points?
United Kingdom
United States
Germany
France
How did the principle of self-determination, as proposed by Woodrow Wilson in his Fourteen Points, influence nationalist movements during the interwar period?
It facilitated the creation of international organizations that would prevent future wars.
It discouraged nationalist movements due to fear of political instability.
It encouraged various ethnic groups to demand their own sovereign states.
It led to a global movement towards establishing communist regimes.
What was one of the primary causes for the Treaty of Versailles' failure to secure lasting peace in Europe?
American involvement in European affairs
Detailed plans for post-war reconstruction
The creation of the League of Nations
The harsh reparations imposed on Germany

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When was the Treaty of Versailles signed, formally ending World War I?
June 28, 1919
April 6, 1915
November 11, 1918
July 14, 1917
Why were many Germans unhappy with Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
It declared German as an international language in all treaties henceforth.
It placed sole blame for World War I on Germany, leading to harsh penalties.
It demanded that Germany abandon its monarchy system altogether.
It gave away German territories without consent from its people.
How might a secondary source’s historical situation limit its use concerning the Versailles Conference?
It doesn't include photographs or illustrations.
It lacks first-hand witness accounts.
It isn't readily available for reading.
It is written in a different language.