In an Effort to Shift the Blame for Defeat Away

question 16

Multiple Choice

In an effort to shift the blame for defeat away from themselves, the German military leaders

• A) blamed Austria-Hungary, claiming they were insufficiently dedicated to the war
• B) allowed a civilian government to ask for peace and later claimed this was a betrayal
• C) fled to Argentina
• D) blamed "rogue" U-boat captains for attacking American ships and drawing the U.S. into the war

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Definitions:

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Decision

The act of making a choice among available alternatives.

Postponement

The act of delaying or deferring an action or event to a later time.

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