Question

Why did Wilson feel it necessary to convince other countries to accept his plan? A. Other countries preferred to punish the Central Powers for their part in World War I. B. Other countries preferred to push the Central Powers into paying impossible fees. C. Other countries wanted to ignore the whole thing and get on with life. D. Other countries wanted to keep Wilson for getting the historical credit for ending the war.

Answer 1

After World War I, most of the Allied nations wanted to impose harsh punishments on Germany. Wilson felt this was inappropriate and urged a more pragmatic and less-emotional response. The answer is A.