AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
TREATY OF VERSAILLES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Germany invaded Italy for access to the seas.
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Germany ran out of resources for its people and military.
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Germany conquered Russia.
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The United States maintained its isolationist policy.
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Detailed explanation-1: -By 1915, German imports had fallen by 55% from pre-war levels. Aside from causing shortages in important raw materials such as coal and various non-ferrous metals, the blockade cut off fertiliser supplies that were vital to German agriculture.
Detailed explanation-2: -Soon after the outbreak of hostilities, Britain began a naval blockade of Germany. This strategy proved effective, cutting off vital military and civilian supplies and helping the Allies to eventually win the war.
Detailed explanation-3: -A large part of the German population suffered hunger during the war, and between 478, 500 and 800, 000 civilians died from diseases related to hunger and malnutrition. These deaths have traditionally been attributed to the “British hunger blockade”.
Detailed explanation-4: -A wish to retaliate and to break Britain’s command of the seas motivated Germany to launch its campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917. The result was to make the blockade even more complete, by provoking the United States to join the Allies.