Question

question 5 of 10
which statement describes an effect of the treaty of versailles?

a. germany was forced to give up its military and pay huge amounts of money to the allied powers.

b. great britain received official blame for starting the war but was spared any harsh punishments.

c. the united states was given control of former european colonies in africa and asia.

d. france was forced to give up portions of its territory that germany had conquered.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Versailles (1919) placed full blame for World War I on Germany. It mandated Germany to disarm severely, surrender territory, and pay massive reparations to Allied nations. Option B is wrong because Germany, not Britain, was blamed. Option C is incorrect as the U.S. did not take control of these colonies; the League of Nations oversaw them as mandates. Option D is false because France regained territory Germany had seized, not the other way around.

Answer:

A. Germany was forced to give up its military and pay huge amounts of money to the Allied powers.