Inter War Years

What were some of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany would accept full responsibility for causing WW1, reduce its military, give up overseas colonies, surrender some territory and pay reparations for Allied war losses.

Did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to WW2?

Yes because its terms punished Germany harshly. It caused the economy to collapse, the government lost power and the Germans grew angry and loyal to Hitler.

Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

The Palace of Versailles, France.

When was the treating of Versailles signed?

28 June 1919

Who signed the Treaty?

The allied nations( France, US, UK, Russia, Italy and Japan) and Germany.

How did the Treaty make Germany feel?

Created a huge sense of embarrassment, guilt and humiliation for the German Nation.

What was the League’s main task?

To prevent wars from happening.

How many member states were there?

42 including Australia.

Why couldn’t the League of Nations achieve its aim of world peace?

No military force of its own, decisions had to be unanimous and some important nations were not members. (E.g. US)

What is the League of Nations?

An organization for international cooperation.

When was the League of Nations established?

January 10, 1920.

Why was the League of Nations established?

To achieve international peace and world security

How often did the assembly/council meet?

The assembly met once a year but the council met more frequently to deal with urgent problems.

Who were the major powers?

Britain, France, Italy and Japan- were permanent members.

Why did the US not join the League?

Because they wouldn’t endorse the Treaty of Versailles

What is the Roaring Twenties?

The 1920s- a carefree period where people put the gloom of the war years behind them.

What was there in post-war?

Wealth, jazz music, dance crazes, movies, cars, new technologies, mass production and manufacturing.

What were some of the changing values?

Women gained freedom and independence, cost of living, and social division.

What was prohibition?

It was illegal for companies to sell alcohol until 1933

When did the Great Depression begin?

1929

What was the main contributing factor to TGD?

NY stock exchange collapsed ( place where people would buy and sell stock and shares)

What were some of the repercussions of TGD?

Millions became unemployed, had no income/lost money, children become malnourished and riddled with disease and farmers were evicted, homelessness increased

What did companies begin to do?

Companies produced more than they could sell, and many people couldn’t afford mass produced products

Fall in demand for goods and services led to…

Production cuts, which led to employees being sacked.

Why did TGD spread to other countries?

The US was the most important center of the world economy.

What is Fascism?

A system of government led by a dictator who typically rules by forcefully and often violently suppressing opposition and criticism

Why did fascism follow WW1?

Arose from social divisions following WWI, gained most backing in Great Depression leading into the 1930’s, most support among middle class.

What was a form of fascism?

Nazism

What were the main features of Fascism?

Intense nationalism, supports imperialism, racism, violent opposition to communism and socialism, contempt for democracy, glorification of war

What would Fascism result in?

Would present greatest threat to human rights and world peace in the interwar years

What would happen if someone committed crime the dictator didn’t like?

The punishment is death not only for the person but their whole family.

Who was the first country to follow Fascism?

Italy- Led by Mussolini