The false statement regarding the Treaty of Versailles is:
- Germany reluctantly signed the Treaty and thus accepted blame for straying the war.
Germany did sign the Treaty, but it did so under significant pressure and under the threat of continued military action. The statement could be misleading because while Germany did sign it, there was widespread resentment within the country about the perceived unfairness of the treaty and the "war guilt" clause.
The other statements are generally accurate, as the United States, led by President Woodrow Wilson, indeed wanted the treaty to promote a lasting peace, although the final treaty was influenced by other Allied powers, particularly Britain and France, who had harsher terms in mind.
Therefore, option 1 is false. If you're looking for the best answer from the given choices, it would be option 1. However, if you consider the overall context, since option 1 is misleading, then the answer is 3. All of the above.