International Relations in the 1920s
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What was Lloyd George's main promise during his election campaign?

  • To enhance trade with the USA
  • To increase Britain's military presence
  • To maintain peace with Germany
  • To make Germany pay for the war (correct)

    • Which country had overtaken Britain as a leading exporter by 1919?

  • Germany and France
  • Russia and Australia
  • Italy and Spain
  • USA and Japan (correct)

    • How much did the First World War cost Britain?

  • Over £4 billion
  • Over £2 billion
  • Over £1 billion
  • Over £3.25 billion (correct)

    • What was Britain hoping to achieve through a settlement with Germany?

    <p>Punishment of Germany and future economic recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might Britain see as beneficial from a relationship with Germany post-war?

    <p>Access to a market for exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leaders were part of the Council of Four at the Paris Peace Conference?

    <p>Lloyd George, Wilson, Clemenceau, and Orlando</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was British public opinion strongly anti-German after the First World War?

    <p>Perceptions of German war crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Britain's main economic need after the First World War?

    <p>To enhance overseas trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary goal of the Treaty of Versailles regarding Germany?

    <p>To impose reparations to weaken Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Treaty of Saint-Germain specifically prohibit?

    <p>Annexation of Austria by Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region was transferred to Romania according to the treaties discussed?

    <p>Bukovina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country lost territory to both Greece and Romania under the Treaty of Neuilly?

    <p>Bulgaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 'War Guilt Clause' in the Treaty of Versailles assert?

    <p>Germany and its allies were blamed for starting the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area was transferred to Italy as a result of the treaties?

    <p>Parts of the South Tyrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The imposition of reparations on Germany was largely to ensure that it:

    <p>Could not threaten other countries in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a consequence faced by Austria after the Treaty of Saint-Germain?

    <p>Significant territorial losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is located to the northeast of Denmark on the map?

    <p>Norway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographic feature is represented by the multiple countries surrounding Sweden on the map?

    <p>Scandinavian countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is positioned directly south of Italy according to the map?

    <p>Albania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is adjacent to both Lithuania and Belarus?

    <p>Latvia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two countries are positioned to the furthest southeast of the map?

    <p>Turkey and Cyprus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Baltic country is shown on the map between Latvia and Estonia?

    <p>Lithuania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is shown as landlocked according to the map?

    <p>Hungary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country on the map is depicted the furthest west?

    <p>Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many countries are bordered by the sea according to the regions shown in the map?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the region that includes Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia?

    <p>Yugoslavia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was President Wilson's approach to the post-war peace settlement regarding Germany?

    <p>He advocated for leniency based on the Fourteen Points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Lloyd George's perspective on the peace treaty with Germany?

    <p>He sought a balance between punishment and reconciliation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Wilson see himself as a mediator among European nations?

    <p>He believed in resolving conflicts through dialogue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wilson believe contributed to the outbreak of the First World War?

    <p>The greed and selfishness of rival nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Wilson's understanding of European complexities influence his peace strategy?

    <p>It caused him to overlook potential long-term consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the slogan associated with Wilson's vision for peace?

    <p>Peace without victory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader among the Allies shared Wilson's concern about imposing a harsh treaty on Germany?

    <p>Lloyd George.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome did Wilson fear if a harsh treaty was imposed on Germany?

    <p>It would foster resentment and future conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

    <p>It changed its name to Turkey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries was NOT created after the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

    <p>Turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Treaty of Versailles is known as the 'War Guilt Clause'?

    <p>Article 231</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Reparations Commission that met in 1921?

    <p>To set the reparations amounts for defeated nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were mentioned as having very limited resources to pay reparations?

    <p>Austria and Hungary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Paris Peace Conference ultimately decide regarding reparations?

    <p>Reparations would be imposed on Germany and other defeated nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?

    <p>It required Germany to accept full responsibility for the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the losses and damages from the war to be compensated according to the reparations agreement?

    <p>By payments to the Allied and Associated Governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the main representatives present at the peace conference in Paris after the First World War?

    <p>Victorious nations including France, Russia, Italy, and the USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Clemenceau's significant demands regarding the post-war settlement?

    <p>A much harsher settlement imposed on Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John Maynard Keynes's prediction about German reparations?

    <p>They would cause resentment and economic problems in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nation had proposed the idea of creating an independent Rhineland state?

    <p>France under Clemenceau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common feeling among the defeated nations at the peace settlement?

    <p>Frustration and anger at the peace settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic consequence did Wilson predict as a result of imposing reparations on Germany?

    <p>They would create resentment and desire for revenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as inflation in the context of economic terminology?

    <p>An increase in the price of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were expected to feel disappointment regarding the peace settlement after the First World War?

    <p>France, Russia, Italy, and the USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 2: The League of Nations and International Relations in the 1920s

    • Learning Objectives:
      • Understand the difficulties in reaching peace agreements after World War I.
      • Learn about attempts to reduce international tensions in the 1920s.
      • Analyze the successes and failures of efforts to improve international relations.
      • Study the League of Nations' creation, early development, and effectiveness during the 1920s.

    Timeline of Key Events

    • October 1917: Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.
    • January 1919: Paris Peace Conference opens at Versailles.
    • September 1919: Treaty of Saint-Germain.
    • May 1921: Treaty formally ending the war between the USA and Germany.
    • August 1920: Treaty of Sèvres.
    • April 1922: Treaty of Rapallo (Germany and USSR).
    • August 1924: The Dawes Plan
    • August 1928: Kellogg-Briand Pact
    • October 1929: Wall Street Crash
    • June 1919: Treaty of Versailles.
    • March 1918: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (Germany and Russia).
    • November 1919: Treaty of Neuilly.
    • August 1920: Treaty of Trianon.
    • 1922-23: World Disarmament Conference.
    • 1921-22: Washington Conferences
    • January 1923: French occupation of the Ruhr.
    • October 1925: Locarno Conference.
    • August 1929: The Young Plan

    Chapter 2, Section 2.1: Dissatisfaction with the 1919-1920 Peace Settlements

    • Key terms: Ratify, Communism
    • Reasons for dissatisfaction:
      • Harsh terms imposed on defeated nations
      • Old tensions and rivalries persist.
      • Potential new tensions were created.
      • The US Senate refuses to ratify the peace settlement.
      • Russia excluded from the peace talks.

    Other Key Information

    • Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points:
      • Wilson's vision for post-war peace included self-determination for European people
      • His efforts to achieve these were largely unsuccessful
    • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk:
      • Ended Russia's involvement in WWI, allowing Germany to focus on the Western Front
      • Germany gained significant territory and resources as a result

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