Post-WWI Agreements and the Dawes Plan
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What structure is found in plant cells during cell reproduction?

  • Centrosome
  • Cleavage furrow
  • Cell plate (correct)
  • Nuclear envelope

What major crisis resulted in the League of Nations condemning Japan's actions but taking no action?

  • Manchurian Crisis (correct)
  • Albanian Conflict
  • Polish-Ukrainian War
  • Abyssinian Crisis

Which of the following is a limitation of the League of Nations regarding its decision-making process?

  • Absence of a moral pressure strategy
  • Required majority agreement
  • Unanimous agreement requirement (correct)
  • Delegation of military authority

Which successful action did the League of Nations take in the early 1920s?

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What kind of assistance was provided by the League of Nations to help stabilize economies in the 1920s?

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What was a key outcome of the Paris Peace Conference?

<p>Drafting of the Treaty of Versailles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty specifically focused on Bulgaria?

<p>Treaty of Neuilly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

<p>To outlaw war as a means of resolving disputes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant feature of the League of Nations?

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Which conference was held to address European economic recovery after World War I?

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What treaty replaced the Treaty of Sevres regarding Turkey?

<p>Treaty of Lausanne (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Washington Naval Conference?

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What was the purpose of the Young Plan?

<p>To further reduce Germany's reparations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main requirements Germany had to fulfill under the Treaty of Versailles?

<p>Pay reparations totaling $33 billion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event resulted in the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II?

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Which of the following best describes Social Darwinism?

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Which treaty specifically involved Austria and its loss of territory?

<p>Treaty of St. Germain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a short-term cause of World War I?

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Which concept refers to the quality of extreme pride in one's nation, often leading to a desire for national superiority?

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In what context was the term 'Fashoda Crisis' relevant?

<p>A confrontation between Britain and France in Sudan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leaders was associated with the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in Russia?

<p>Vladimir Lenin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty's fall was influenced by the arrival of Matthew Perry in Japan?

<p>Tokugawa Shogunate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political characteristic is associated with fascism?

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Flashcards

Diplomatic Negotiations

The process where nations peacefully discuss and try to solve their disagreements before things escalate.

Moral Pressure

The League of Nations could use the power of public opinion to pressure nations to behave better.

Humanitarian Assistance

The League of Nations could provide help and resources to people suffering in conflicts or disasters.

What was the League of Nations?

A group of nations formed to prevent future wars, to solve problems, and promote international cooperation.

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Lack of Military Force

The League did not possess its own army, which made it difficult to enforce its decisions.

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Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920)

A conference held after World War I to negotiate peace treaties with the defeated Central Powers.

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Treaty of Neuilly (1919)

A treaty signed in 1919 that ended the war between Bulgaria and the victorious Allied Powers.

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Treaty of Sevres (1920)

A treaty that aimed to establish peace between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied Powers after World War I, but was ultimately replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne.

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Treaty of Lausanne (1923)

A treaty signed in 1923 that replaced the Treaty of Sevres, establishing peace between Turkey and the Allied Powers.

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League of Nations

An international organization established after World War I to prevent future wars and promote global cooperation.

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Locarno Pact (1925)

An international agreement signed in 1925, aiming to promote peace and stability in post-war Europe.

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Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928)

A treaty signed in 1928, which aimed to outlaw war as a means of resolving disputes between nations.

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Dawes Plan (1924)

A plan formulated in 1924 to reduce and reschedule Germany's post-World War I reparations payments, in hopes of stabilizing the German economy and preventing further instability.

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Social Darwinism

A belief that the fittest individuals and nations succeed in competition for limited resources and power, often used to justify imperialism.

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Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895)

A conflict between China and Japan over control of Korea, which led to a Japanese victory and the weakening of China's power.

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Manifest Destiny

The belief that the United States was destined to expand its territory across North America, fueling westward expansion and imperialism.

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Spheres of Influence

A strategy of dividing a region into areas controlled by different foreign powers, aiming to exploit resources and maintain influence.

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Fashoda Crisis

A tense standoff between Britain and France in Africa over control of the Sudan, showcasing the rivalry and competition for colonial dominance.

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Meiji Restoration

The period of rapid modernization and industrialization in Japan, influenced by western ideas and technologies.

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Schlieffen Plan

German military strategist's plan during WWI, aiming for a swift victory on the Western Front before Russia could fully mobilize.

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Trench Warfare

A strategy of warfare characterized by dug-in trenches with limited mobility and high casualties.

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Treaty of Versailles

The treaty imposed on Germany after WWI, demanding harsh reparations, territorial concessions, and blame for the war, leading to resentment and instability in Germany.

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Study Notes

Post-World War I Agreements and Consequences

  • The Treaty of Lausanne (1923) focused on Turkey's replacement of Treaty of Sevres
  • The Treaty of Neuilly (1919) focused on Bulgaria's land loss
  • The Treaty of St. Germain (1919) focused on Austria
  • The Treaty of Trianon (1920) focused on Hungary
  • Treaty of Versailles (1919) focused on Germany's reparations, military restrictions, territorial losses and League of Nations involvement

The Dawes Plan (1924)

  • The Dawes Plan aimed to resolve German reparations
  • It involved international aid to Germany's war debt
  • It involved reducing Germany's annual payment of reparations
  • Involved the US, France, Great Britain etc

International Organizations

  • World War I led to the creation of the League of Nations
  • The League of Nations was established to promote peaceful conflict resolution and international cooperation after the First World War
  • The League included an Assembly and a Council

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This quiz explores the key treaties and agreements made in the aftermath of World War I, including the Treaty of Versailles and the Dawes Plan. It also discusses the establishment of the League of Nations and its role in promoting international cooperation. Test your knowledge on the implications of these historic agreements and their impact on the future of Europe.

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