Which identifies continued French colonial interests following World War I?
A. France exerted authority over its colonies through elevating local puppet dictators in an attempt to regain control.
B .The destruction of French territory led France to export natural resources from its colonies to repair the damage.
C .France supported self-determination movements to allow their colonies to reach independence.
D. France gained control of German territories in Asia as part of the reparation payments issued in the Treaty of Versailles.
is the answer b?
Yes, B.
To find the correct answer, let's analyze each option:
A. France exerted authority over its colonies through elevating local puppet dictators in an attempt to regain control.
This option describes a strategy of installing local leaders as puppets to maintain control. While this was a tactic used by colonial powers, it does not specifically indicate continued French colonial interests following World War I.
B. The destruction of French territory led France to export natural resources from its colonies to repair the damage.
This option suggests that France was exporting resources from its colonies to repair the damage caused by the destruction of French territory. While it indirectly suggests economic interests, it does not provide evidence of continued French colonial interests.
C. France supported self-determination movements to allow their colonies to reach independence.
This option implies that France was supportive of self-determination movements in its colonies, which is inconsistent with continued colonial interests. France granting independence to its colonies would be in opposition to maintaining control and dominance.
D. France gained control of German territories in Asia as part of the reparation payments issued in the Treaty of Versailles.
This option refers to territorial gains by France in Asia as reparation payments. While this indicates an expansion of French influence, it does not necessarily imply continued colonial interests.
Given the options provided, the answer is not B. It is important to note that none of the options directly indicate continued French colonial interests following World War I. However, option D provides the closest evidence of an expansion of French influence, suggesting a lingering interest in maintaining control or dominance.