What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I?

A. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Incorrect. This treaty ended the war for Russia.

B. Treaty of Versailles
Correct!

C. Treaty of Paris
Incorrect. This treaty set the peace terms for German and other Central Powers nations.

D. The Allied Treaty
Incorrect. There was no formal Allied treaty.

Which of the following actions best describes disarmament?

A. Seizing a nation’s territory and mineral resources
Incorrect.

B. Reducing a nation’s weapon supply
Correct! This is what the Treaty of Versailles demanded of Germany.

C. Forcing a nation to make payments for damages caused by the war
Incorrect. This is the definition of reparations.

D. Boycotting a nation’s exports
Incorrect. This is a form of economic sanctions.

All of the following were effects of the Treaty of Versailles except —

A. the restoration of Poland
Incorrect. Poland was restored as a nation following the Treaty of Versailles.

B. Germany gained territory
Correct! Germany did not gain territory, but lost land by terms of the treaty.

C. Austria and Hungary separated
Incorrect. Austria and Hungary were separated as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.

D. France gained territory
Incorrect. France did gain a small portion of Germany’s land as a result of the treaty.

In general, the Treaty of Versailles —

A. was lenient towards Germany
Incorrect. Most historians believe the treaty dealt unfairly with Germany, thus provoking another world war.

B. dealt harshly with Germany
Correct! The treaty demanded disarmament and reparations and took away German lands.

C. favored U.S. interests
Incorrect. The United States Senate did not approve the Treaty of Versailles.

D. dealt fairly with Russia
Incorrect. The treaty did not deal with Russia.

The most significant changes in the geography of Europe after the war were —

A. the creation of seven new nations
Correct! Ethnic groups across Europe were granted nationhood as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.

B. the seizure of German lands
Incorrect. Germany lost some land but it was not the most significant change in Europe.

C. the complete elimination of Austria-Hungary
Incorrect. Austria-Hungary actually became two separate nations, Austria and Hungary.

D. the expansion of Romania
Incorrect. While Romania did expand its territory, it was not the most significant geographic change.