AICE International History 2.1

Russia in WWI

Large army, but not powerful because no industrialization in Russia. Country suffered large scale losses, shortages of food and munitions.

What Treaty allowed Russia to leave WWI early?

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Who are the big four?

Woodrow Wilson (US president), David Lloyd George (leader of Great Britain), Georges Clemenceau (leader of France), and Vittorio Orlando (leader of Italy)

What did Britain want from the Paris Peace Conference?

To continue to rule the sea

What did Italy want from the Paris peace Conference?

They wanted loot, mostly land from Austria

What did France want from the Paris Peace Conference?

They wanted protection for in the future if Germany ever got powerful again

What did the US want from the Paris Peace Conference?

They wanted their debts to be repaid from the war

Was anybody happy with the outcome of the Paris Peace Conference?

None of the countries were happy with the treaty because none of them got exactly what they wanted because they couldn't agree on what the content of the treaties.

What is the Paris Peace Conference?

The Paris Peace Conference was the meeting of the Allied victors, following the end of World War I to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers following the armistices of 1918. It took place in Paris during 1919 and involved diplomats from more than 32 countries and nationalities.

How did Germany feel about the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany felt it was too harsh because they were expecting the terms of the League of Nations

Who signed the Treaty of Saint-Germain?

Austria

Who signed the Treaty of Neuilly?

Bulgaria

Who signed the Treaty of Sevres?

Turkey

Who signed the Treaty of Trianon?

Hungary

What is a successor state?

A sovereign state over a territory and populace that was previously under the sovereignty of another state

Who signed the Treaty of Versailles?

Germany

What was the main problem in the successor states?

There were too many ethnic groups, religions, and political problems within each country

What are some causes of international tension?

1. Paris Peace conference

2. Problems in successor states

3. Alliances

4. War reparations

5. Gains and losses in territories

What were some of the attempts made for Peace?

1. Countries agreed to try and talk to solve problems in the future instead of starting wars

2. Some countries agreed to reduce the size of their militaries or give up land

3. The countries agreed to try and respect and listen to the other countries better

What is hyperinflation?

A very rapid rise in the price level; and extremely high rate of inflation.

What is self-determination?

The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.

What is Communism?

A political theory advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs

What is fascism?

A political movement that promotes an extreme form of nationalism, a denial of individual rights, and a dictatorial one-party rule.

What are reparations?

The making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.

What is internationalism?

Countries that are involved with other countries and played an active role in international affairs

What is a multi-nationalism?

When more than one country or nationality works together

What country wanted the harshest punishment for Germany?

France

Who was John Maynard Keynes?

British economist

What leader advocated for peace post WWI?

Woodrow Wilson

What country was not invited to the Paris Peace Conference due to their unrecognized regime?

Russia

What year did WWI begin?

1914

What year did WWI end?

1918

What land was lost in the Treaty of Versailles?

Alsace and Lorraine to France

Eupen and Malmedy to Belgium

North Schleswig to Denmark

West Prussia to Poland

Memel to Lithuania

African Colonies to the League of Nations

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania gained independence

What land was lost in the Treaty of Saint-Germain?

Bohemia and Moravia to Czechoslovakia

Dalmatia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina to Yugoslavia

Bukovina to Romania

Galicia to Poland

Trentino, Istria, Trieste, and parts of South Tyrol to Italy

What land was lost in the Treaty of Neuilly?

Some territory to Greece, Yugoslavia, and Romania

What land was lost in the Treaty of Sevres?

Some territory to Greece and Italy

Syria to France

Palestine, Iran, and Transjordan to Britain

What land was lost in the Treaty of Trianon?

Slovakia and Ruthenia to Czechoslovakia

Transylvania to Romania

Croatia and Slovenia to Yugoslavia