Match the countries to the descriptions of events during and after world war i. germany ottoman empire britain russia leaders wanted to punish germany but also wanted germany to be economically strong - pulled out of the war following a revolution; signed a peace treaty with germany - was part of the central powers; ceased to exist following the war - forced to pay large reparations and take blame for causing the war -

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BRITAIN: leaders wanted to punish Germany but also wanted Germany to be economically strong

In particular, Prime Minister David Lloyd-George wanted to avoid going too far in punishing Germany, as he felt that  weakening Germany would only hurt Britain, since  Germany and Britain had long had trade relationships prior to the war.

RUSSIA:  pulled out of the war following a revolution

BRITAIN:  signed a peace treaty with Germany  

Could possibly also list Russia - see note below.

GERMANY AND OTTOMAN EMPIRE: was part of the Central powers

OTTOMAN EMPIRE:  ceased to exist following the war

GERMANY:  forced to pay large reparations and take blame for causing the war

A note to explain some items above:

The Treaty of Versailles was signed by the victorious Allies, including Great Britain.  They required the signature of Germany as the leader of the Central Powers.  Germany signed under protest because of the harsh terms of the treaty.Russia also signed a treaty with Germany and the other Central Powers nations (Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria).  That was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which was the agreeement signed when Russia pulled out of the war.The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

Ithink the answer is b.)