Plans for Peace

Which positions did Britain’s prime minister support at the Paris Peace Conference? Check all that apply.

He wanted to preserve Britain’s trading relationship with Germany.

He advocated for Germany’s armed forces to be dismantled.

He felt Germany should be broken up into two smaller countries.

He supported forcing Germany to return the Alsace-Lorraine to France.

He sought to create a secret alliance with Germany to ensure future peace.

He believed treating Germany harshly would lead to future conflicts.

The chart shows the consequences of World War I on France and Britain.

A 3-column table with 3 rows titled Cost of War. Column 1 is not labeled with entries number killed, total casualties, direct and indirect monetary costs. Column 2 is labeled France with entries 1,357,800, 6,160,800, 39 billion dollars. Column 3 is labeled Britain with entries 908,371, 3,190,235, 45 billion dollars.

Based on the chart, which best explains why France and Britain approached peace talks differently than the United States?

These countries suffered a large number of deaths, casualties, and severe economic loss as a result of the war.

These countries suffered a small number of deaths and casualties but a severe economic loss as a result of the war.

These countries suffered a large number of deaths and casualties but a limited economic loss as a result of the war.

These countries suffered a small number of deaths, casualties, and limited economic loss as a result of the war.

What convinced Germany to sign an armistice ending World War I?

France’s demand for justice from Germany

Britain’s call for punishment against Germany

the Big Four’s tough stance at the peace conference

the United States’ “Fourteen Points” plan for peace

During peace negotiations, Britain’s prime minister David Lloyd George

pushed for lenient treatment of Germany.

backed a “Fourteen Points” plan for Germany.

signaled a compromise on Germany.

demanded the takeover of Germany.

Who was most responsible for forging a compromise on a peace settlement?

Georges Clemenceau of France

David Lloyd George of Britain

Woodrow Wilson of the United States

Vittorio Orlando of Italy

Which scenario best fits President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” vision?

United States and Germany sign a secret treaty to protect each other.

Britain and France insist on reparations at the end of World War I.

Germany and Austria determine how their governments should run.

Britain and Germany agree to jointly control navigation of the seas.

What were the goals behind the creation of the League of Nations? Check all that apply.

to foster international cooperation

to foster control of trade markets

to promote open diplomacy

to promote secret treaties

to prevent future conflicts

to prevent future disarmament

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