History 1900s

What economic impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?

Germany was forced to pay £6.6 billion in reparations, leading to hyperinflation and economic collapse.

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of the Nazis?

The harsh conditions weakened the Weimar Republic and fostered distrust in democracy, creating fertile ground for extremist beliefs like those of the Nazis.

What event is commonly referred to as the 'stab in the back' in post-WWI Germany?

It is a myth claiming that Germany lost WWI due to betrayal by Jews, socialists, and liberals, used by the Nazis to vilify the Weimar Republic.

How did nationalism merge with racial ideology in post-WWI Germany?

Nazis sought a 'greater Germany', promoting Aryan supremacy and framing Slavs and Jews as 'subhumans' threatening German purity.

What role did Japan play in WWI that shifted its position towards aggressive imperialism?

Japan seized German territories and asserted control in Asia, marking its transition to an aggressive imperialist nation.

What was the impact of the Great Depression on Japan?

It led to mass unemployment and declining exports, increasing support for military expansion to acquire resources.

What incident in 1931 marked a significant shift in Japan's aggression?

The Manchurian Incident, when the Japanese army staged a false attack to justify the occupation of Manchuria.

What motivated Japan to attack Pearl Harbor in 1941?

Japan sought to secure resource-rich territories in Southeast Asia while crippled by U.S sanctions, especially an oil embargo.

What were the consequences of the peace treaties for the Ottoman Empire?

The treaties led to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and redrawn political boundaries in the Middle East.

What was the main goal of the Balfour Declaration?

To support the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine, leading to tensions with the Arab population.

What was a direct outcome of the Treaty of Lausanne?

It recognized the Republic of Turkey as an independent state and ended the Turkish War of Independence.

How did women's roles shift during World War I in the UK?

Women entered the workforce in large numbers, taking on jobs in factories, agriculture, and nursing, challenging pre-war gender roles.

What was the Representation of the People Act of 1918?

An act that granted women over the age of 30 the right to vote in the UK, marking a significant change in women's political status.

What challenges did women face after WWI ended?

Many women lost their wartime jobs when men returned, leading to a re-emphasis on traditional roles and reduced financial independence.

What were the main reasons for the start of the Cold War?

Conflicting ideologies, historical resentments, and the inability of the Allies to agree on post-war terms for Germany.

How was Germany divided after WWII?

Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by Britain, France, America, and the Soviet Union.

What was the Berlin Blockade and its outcome?

A Soviet blockade of Western Berlin in 1948 which led to the Allied airlift of supplies until the blockade was lifted in 1949.

What led to the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950?

North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union, invaded South Korea after both regions formed opposing governments.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

The war resulted in a stalemate, with Korea remaining divided along the 38th parallel, mirroring the pre-war situation.