Interwar Period and League of Nations

These flashcards cover key concepts, events, and discussions from the lecture focusing on the interwar period, the League of Nations, and their significance.

What significant event began in 1929?

The onset of the Great Depression.

What are the years encompassed in the interwar period?

1918 to 1939.

What was one major impact of World War I on postwar Europe?

Economic instability and widespread disease.

What was the primary aim of the League of Nations?

To act as a peacekeeping organization.

Why did many countries not trust their governments after World War I?

Because governments had sent them to fight in the war.

What feelings characterized the 'Age of Anxiety' after World War I?

Uncertainty and worsening anxiety.

What was one reason many nations sought alliances post-World War I?

To create a sense of security.

Who proposed the League of Nations?

Woodrow Wilson.

What message did a British political cartoon from 1920 convey about the League of Nations?

It was ineffective.

Why was the United States considered a key player in the League of Nations' effectiveness?

Because it was seen as the keystone for stability.

What was a significant reason the League of Nations struggled to maintain peace?

The United States did not join.

What prevalent political climate characterized the 1920s and 1930s?

Growing nationalism.

What did Woodrow Wilson's vision for the League of Nations imply about its sustainability?

It was idealistic and fragile, likened to a bubble.

How did the economic impact of World War I differ between the United States and Europe?

The U.S. economy boosted while European countries faced debts.

What required all League of Nations members to succumb to the influence of imperialism?

Most members were colonies or dominions of stronger nations.