The Treaty of Versailles was not the only cause of World War II, however was one of the important factors. ... Britain wanted increase their colonial power all over the world. ... Lloyd George's attitude was more of a compromise between the two other gentleman. ... This greatly upset them and this led to Mussolinis rise to power, and may have pushed the Italians into joining the Second World War on the side of the Axis.(4) The Treaty of Versailles was absolutely devestating for Germany in regard to their borders. ... In 1918 the German Government had only $577,089,500 dollars, and ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Wilson dismissed traditional American political isolationism, making America a world power, citizens of the world.4 Most people did agree that the nations increasing economic and military power obligated and permitted it to play a larger political role in the world. ... Determined to avoid entering World War I, he rigorously pursued neutrality. ... In the end not even Woodrow Wilson could keep the United States out of World War I. ... Instead two events occurred destroying all hopes of neutrality. ... In April 1917 Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate