Which of the following statements best summarizes a central idea of the text?
a. president wilson's 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.
president wilson's 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.