(A) ** National security and punishment for Germany
(B) building up the economy of nations
(C) improving the military of France and England
(D) Getting better treatment for people that lived in colonies
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -Initially, France-who was represented by George Clemenceau-wanted to punish Germany for the war they felt the Germans had caused. France wanted to regain its territory in the Rhineland. Great Britain sought reparations, or payments for damages, from Germany.
Concept note-2: -The maintenance of the unity, territories, and interests of the British Empire was an overarching concern for the British delegates to the conference, but they entered the conference with more specific goals with this order of priority: Ensuring the security of France. Removing the threat of the German High Seas Fleet.
Concept note-3: -What were the concerns and aims of France and Britain? National security, stripping Germany of its war-making power, and punishing Germany.
Concept note-4: -Hitler’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War II.