Although all countries involved in the war used propaganda to bolster the morale of their civilian population,what was one unintended consequence?
A) It increased enlistments too much and strained the abilities of all countries to arm, clothe, and train the new soldiers.
B) It pointed out the similarity of all people and caused them to work for a just peace settlement.
C) It lowered the morale of the front-line troops who were constantly reminded of home.
D) It became more difficult for any country to accept a fair, nonpunitive peace settlement.
E) It bolstered the morale of the troops in the field as well as those on the home front.

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The use of propaganda during the war created an atmosphere in which each country's citizens believed they were fighting a just war and that their enemy was evil. As a result, it became more difficult for any country to accept a fair, nonpunitive peace settlement without seeming to lose face or betray their own people. This unintended consequence led to the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which many historians believe set the stage for the rise of Adolf Hitler and World War II.

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