World War One and the Mandate System

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Mandate System, social changes post-World War I, totalitarian regimes, and their impact on contemporary society.

What is the mandate system?

The mandate system refers to the system created after World War I wherein the allies took control of the former colonies of the defeated powers until those colonies were ready for independence.

Which empires' colonies were affected by the mandate system?

The Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungarian Empire, and Germany.

What was the role of the League of Nations in the mandate system?

The League of Nations created the mandate system to administer colonies until they were ready for independence.

What was the classification system used in the mandate system?

The mandates were graded as A, B, or C based on their readiness to become independent countries.

How did the mandate system impact Africa compared to the Middle East?

While the Middle East was considered mostly ready for independence, Africa was deemed unready due to its resources and the allies' desire to retain control.

Why did the colonies need to be managed by the allies according to the mandate system?

The colonies relied heavily on their colonizers for governance and infrastructure and were not ready for self-rule.

What social changes occurred for women during and after World War I?

Women gained more job opportunities, started moving out of the household, and attained the right to vote in several countries.

What was the economic consequence of the mandate system for the US by the end of World War I?

The US emerged as a world power, improving its economy while Europe was devastated.

What was one major historical outcome of the mandate system still relevant today?

The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rooted in the historical context of mandates.

What were the three government responses to the Great Depression mentioned in the lecture?

Soviet five-year plan, US New Deal, and the rise of fascism.

What economic strategy did the New Deal involve?

Keynesian economics, which aimed to provide government jobs and stimulate economic growth.

How did totalitarian governments maintain control?

Through restrictions on freedoms, secret police, propaganda, and indoctrination.

What are the primary differences between fascism and communism?

Fascism promotes nationalism and private property, while communism advocates for a classless society and community ownership.

Who were the notable dictators during the totalitarian regimes discussed?

Stalin in the USSR, Mussolini in Italy, and Hitler in Germany.

What was the relationship between communism and fascism?

They were sworn enemies, with each ideology promoting a fundamentally opposed vision of society.

What effect did World War I have on art and culture in the following decades?

Art styles changed significantly, moving towards abstract and non-traditional forms in response to the trauma of war.

Describe the transition in women's fashion during the 1920s.

Fashion shifted to more revealing clothing, reflecting newfound freedoms for women.

What was one result of the economic dependency of Europe on the US after World War I?

The eventual collapse of the world economy during the Great Depression due to interconnected debts and trade responses.