What was China's motive in joining World War I alongside the Allies?

Question

Question 10 options:

A)

They hoped to defeat Germany and collect reparations.

B)

They hoped to ally with Japan and make peace between the two nations.

C)

They hoped to force Japan out of territory in China.

D)

They hoped to ally with the United States and become a global power.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) They hoped to defeat Germany and collect reparations.

China joined World War I on the side of the Allies primarily to reclaim territories and concessions that had been taken by Germany in China, specifically in Shandong province, and to seek reparations as compensation for the war damages. This was part of China's broader aspirations to assert its sovereignty and improve its international standing.