Discuss the Debate in the U

question 47

Essay

Discuss the debate in the U.S. Senate over the ratification of the Versailles treaty. What arguments were put forth by the treaty's critics? What was the final outcome?

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a critical component of all living cells, notably in proteins and nucleic acids.

Denitrification

A microbial process that converts nitrate in the soil to nitrogen gas, releasing it into the atmosphere and reducing soil fertility.

Nitrification

A microbiological process by which ammonia is oxidized to nitrate ions, an essential step in the nitrogen cycle.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into a form usable by plants, often facilitated by bacteria.