Question

which three of the following statements accurately compare the main goals and results of president wilson’s “fourteen points” and the treaty of versailles?

a. the treaty of versailles focused on punishing germany by forcing them to pay huge amounts of reparations while the “fourteen points” focused on helping all countries benefit through free trade.

b. the treaty of versailles and the “fourteen points” both strongly pushed for countries to have open, honest diplomacy and end all secret treaties to create long - term peace around the world.

c. the “fourteen points” wanted a peace deal based on fairness for every nation, while the treaty of versailles clearly named germany as the only country responsible for the war.

d. both documents agreed that a global organization like the league of nations was needed, but they disagreed on whether germany should be allowed to join right away as a founding member.

e. the “fourteen points” aimed to stop future wars by fixing past wrongs through teamwork between nations, but the treaty of versailles aimed for peace by severely weakening the country blamed for the war.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations on Germany (punitive), while Wilson's Fourteen Points included free trade to benefit all (focus on mutual gain). This is accurate.
• Option B: The Treaty of Versailles did not strongly push for open diplomacy; it was more punitive. The Fourteen Points did, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: The Fourteen Points sought fair peace for all, and the Treaty of Versailles held Germany solely responsible (War Guilt Clause). This is accurate.
• Option D: The Treaty of Versailles was harsher on Germany, and there's no major focus on Germany joining the League as a founding member in the comparison of their main goals/results. This is incorrect.
• Option E: The Fourteen Points aimed for peace via international cooperation (fixing wrongs together), while the Treaty of Versailles weakened Germany (the blamed country) for peace. This is accurate.

Answer:

A. The Treaty of Versailles focused on punishing Germany by forcing them to pay huge amounts of reparations while the "Fourteen Points" focused on helping all countries benefit through free trade.
C. The "Fourteen Points" wanted a peace deal based on fairness for every nation, while the Treaty of Versailles clearly named Germany as the only country responsible for the war.
E. The "Fourteen Points" aimed to stop future wars by fixing past wrongs through teamwork between nations, but the Treaty of Versailles aimed for peace by severely weakening the country blamed for the war.