What happened in WWI to motivate the Allied Powers to demand Article 171? What does Article 171 forbid? Is this fair to Germany (was Germany the only country to use it?)

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

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i think it's b