Question

Read the quote from Britain’s prime minister David Lloyd George.

Are we to lapse back into the old national rivalries, animosities, and competitive armaments, or are we to initiate the reign on earth of the Prince of Peace? We must not let any sense of revenge, any spirit of greed, any grasping desire override the fundamental principles of righteousness.

France most likely disagreed with this position because

millions of its troops were killed and French citizens wanted justice.
most French citizens did not believe worldwide peace was possible.
it did not trust Britain’s desire to adhere to principles of righteousness.
it wanted to take control of Germany to ensure France’s long-term safety.

Answer 1

millions of its troops were killed and French citizens wanted justice.

France suffered enormous human and material losses in WWI and its leaders and public demanded harsh reparations and security measures, so they were unlikely to favor Lloyd George’s plea to avoid revenge and leniency toward Germany.