Inter-War Period and WWII

Flashcards about the Inter-War Period and WWII

Interwar Period

Period between World War I and World War II marked by economic depression, political upheaval, and the rise of global conflicts.

Armistice of 1918

Agreement in 1918 that ended hostilities in World War I between the Allied Powers and Germany.

Wall Street Crash

Economic crisis in 1929 that worsened Britain's economic situation, causing exports to fall and unemployment to peak.

General Strike of 1926

A general protest reflecting growing industrial unrest in Britain due to economic hardships.

Labour Party

Political party that gained support during the interwar years in Britain, advocating for radical changes.

British Union of Fascists (BUF)

Right-wing extremist group in Britain, led by Oswald Mosley, that advocated for imperial unity and opposition to parliamentary democracy.

Appeasement

Policy pursued by the British government toward fascist Italy and Nazi Germany in hopes of preventing another war.

Sinn Féin

Political party that replaced the Irish National Party in the 1918 General Election, signaling a desire for a republic.

Irish Civil War

Conflict in Ireland between Republicans and Free State forces over the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which created the Irish Free State.

Economic Mobilization (WWII)

Mobilization of the entire economy to support war production during World War II, particularly in Britain.

Modernism

Artistic movement that broke from traditional literary forms to capture the complexities and uncertainties of the modern era.

The Waste Land

Poem by T.S. Eliot that captures the spiritual desolation, cultural decay, and fragmented psyche of the modern world.

T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound

American expatriate poets who used verse as a medium to experiment with alternative approaches to literary expression.

Experimental techniques in Modernist literature

Technique where Modernist writers utilized to reflect the fragmented and subjective nature of modern existence, such as stream-of-consciousness narration and non-linear storytelling.

William Butler Yeats

An Irish poet deeply influenced by Irish nationalism.

The Countless Cathleen

A verse drama by Yeats considered a key example of his engagement with Irish nationalism, mythology, and the exploration of spiritual themes.

Virginia Woolf

English author born into an intellectually gifted family and known for works delve deeply into the inner lives of her characters, exploring the complexities of personal identity and relationships.

A Room of One's Own

An essay by Virginia Woolf, where she argues for women’s independence and access to education and financial resources to create art.

James Joyce

Irish novelist noted for his experimental use of language, whose works and only play primarily took place in Dublin.

Dubliners (1914)

Joyce's work, whose general theme relates to paralysis, and the attempts of many citizens to free themselves from their lives which are dominated by social relationships, and cultural, social and religious traditions.

Finnegan's Wake

Work regarded as the most revolutionary work due to its experimental plot, characters, and language. Where, the life of human experiences is viewed as fragmentary.