Inter-war Period Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about the inter-war period, covering key terms and definitions related to the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and expansionist policies.

Self-Determination

A Nation’s ability to act independently.

Diplomacy

Nations working openly and peacefully together.

Collective Security

Countries cooperate to strengthen security of one another.

Treaty of Versailles

Peace treaty signed in 1919 that officially ended World War I; held Germany responsible for starting the war and imposed harsh penalties.

War Guilt Clause (Article 231)

Part of the Treaty of Versailles that stated Germany was responsible for starting WWI.

Reparations

Payments Germany was ordered to pay for death and damages caused during WWI.

League of Nations

Established as a result of the Treaty of Versailles to prevent future wars and end conflicts peacefully.

Expansionism

Territorial or economic expansion policy; pursued by Japan in Manchuria, Italy in Abyssinia, and Germany in Poland.

Fascism

Political system in Italy where one leader (Benito Mussolini) has complete control and the needs of the nation are superior to that of any individual.