USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

END OF WWI

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Compare Prime Ministers David Lloyd George and Georges Clemenceau’s views on how Germany should be treated.

(A) George desired large-scale reparations from Germany while Clemenceau wanted to avoid harsh treatment of Germany.

(B) George wanted Germany to lose territory while Clemenceau desired large-scale reparations from Germany.

(C) Both George and Clemenceau wanted to avoid harsh treatment to Germany.

(D) ** Both men wanted Germany to pay reparations but Clemenceau desired large-scale reparations from Germany.

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Compare Prime Ministers David Lloyd George and Georges Clemenceau’s views on how Germany should be treated. George desired large-scale reparations from Germany while Clemenceau wanted to avoid harsh treatment of Germany.

Concept note-2: -Which group was most justified in its reaction to the treaty? France and Britain because they wanted Germany to suffer the consequences of starting a war. They also wanted higher security. What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

Concept note-3: -Which provision of the Treaty of Versailles had the greatest economic impact on Germany? Germany had to pay huge reparations for the damages it caused.

Concept note-4: -The Treaty of Versailles is one of the most controversial armistice treaties in history. The treaty’s so-called “war guilt” clause forced Germany and other Central Powers to take all the blame for World War I. This meant a loss of territories, reduction in military forces, and reparation payments to Allied powers.

Concept note-5: -Which of the following statements accurately describe the political battle over whether to ratify the Treaty of Versailles and join the League of Nations? Correct answers:-German leaders were upset by the treaty and balked during negotiations until France threatened further military action.