The correct answer is:
A - Britain and France wanted to punish Germany for causing the war
Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points advocated for more lenient and fair treatment of Germany after World War I, focusing on principles like self-determination and open diplomacy. However, Britain and France, traumatized by the war and seeking reparations and security, were more inclined to impose harsh penalties on Germany, leading to significant deviations from Wilson's proposals in the final Treaty of Versailles.