Question

The chart shows the consequences of World War I on France and Britain.

A 3-column table with 3 rows titled Cost of War. Column 1 is not labeled with entries number killed, total casualties, direct and indirect monetary costs. Column 2 is labeled France with entries 1,357,800, 6,160,800, 39 billion dollars. Column 3 is labeled Britain with entries 908,371, 3,190,235, 45 billion dollars.

Based on the chart, which best explains why France and Britain approached peace talks differently than the United States?

These countries suffered a large number of deaths, casualties, and severe economic loss as a result of the war.
These countries suffered a small number of deaths and casualties but a severe economic loss as a result of the war.
These countries suffered a large number of deaths and casualties but a limited economic loss as a result of the war.
These countries suffered a small number of deaths, casualties, and limited economic loss as a result of the war.

Answer 1

These countries suffered a large number of deaths, casualties, and severe economic loss as a result of the war.

Because France and Britain endured heavy human and economic costs, they pushed for harsher peace terms and reparations than the United States did.