Which statement is true? A. The allied powers followed Wilson’s fourteen points. B. Germany was forced to pay the allied powers
and accept blame for the war. C. Although the armistice took place on November 11, 1918, fighting continues on the western front. D. Germany preferred to keep fighting rather than accept the terms for peace
Answer is B. Germany was forced to pay the Allied Powers and accept blame for the war.
In the War Guilt Clause (Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles) it was stated that Germany had the responsibility of beginning WWI. This clause was added to achieve an agreement between France and Belgium so that the monetary sum the Germans would have to pay in compensation for the damage caused was reduced.
This clause was seen as a grant from the negotiators to the Germans. However, it caused a general resentment on the part of German people, since they did not accept the responsibility for the outbreak of the war.
Andrew Carnegie's company always remained at the top of the business world and was able to conquer and even destroy many other smaller companies. He easily became one of the richest men in the world. Andrew Carnegie retired from the steel industry in 1901 and focused his energy on philanthropy. He published his own book called The Gospel of Wealth.
Athenian democracy has long been regarded as a system of direct democracy - rule by the people. Scrutinizing ancient Athenian society, however, has lead to the proposition of an alternative view; Athenian Democracy evolved into a representative system. ... by the ancient Greeks around 500-400 BC.
The phrase "making of a man" refers to the process by which a man becomes successful or prosperous, while the phrase "made man" refers to actually being successful.
