Question

text-dependent questions directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences. 1. part a: which of the following statements best summarizes a central idea of the text? r1.2 a. president wilsons fourteen points were met with total enthusiasm and agreement, but his ideals on paper were largely ineffective in practice, even with u.s. participation. b. the treaty of versailles was not written with the intention to blame germany, which did not start wwi, but international resentment was so strong that it overpowered the treaty. c. president wilsons personal health was the main reason the u.s. did not ratify the treaty of versailles; his weakened state did not inspire congress to follow his lead. d. the harsh policies of the treaty of versailles and the toothless authority of the league of nations contributed to future tragedy and conflict. 2. part b: which of the following quotes best supports the answer to part a? r1.1 a. \unfortunately, wilson could not impose his world view on the victorious allied powers.\(paragraph 1) b. \wilsons fading health eliminated the possibility of making a strong personal appeal on behalf of the treaty.\(paragraph 4) c. \german americans felt their fatherland was being treated too harshly.\(paragraph 4) d. \over the next two decades, the united states would sit on the sidelines as the treaty of versailles and the ineffective league of nations would set the stage for an even bloodier clash.\(paragraph 5)

Explanation:

For Part A, the Treaty of Versailles' harsh policies and the League of Nations' ineffectiveness leading to future conflict is a central idea. For Part B, the quote about the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations setting the stage for a bloodier clash supports the idea in Part A.

Answer:

1. PART A: D. The harsh policies of the Treaty of Versailles and the toothless authority of the League of Nations contributed to future tragedy and conflict.
2. PART B: D. "Over the next two decades, the United States would sit on the sidelines as the Treaty of Versailles and the ineffective League of Nations would set the stage for an even bloodier clash." (Paragraph 5)