Peace and Security in the World

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What was Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

A peace plan including self-determination, no secret treaties, disarmament, and a League of Nations.

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What was the League of Nations?

An international organisation aimed at preventing future wars.

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Why was the Treaty of Versailles controversial?

It blamed Germany, imposed harsh reparations, and redrew borders.

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What happened to the Ottoman Empire?

It was divided by Allied powers; Turkey signed the Treaty of Sèvres, later replaced by Lausanne.

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What were key failures of the peace treaties?

Failed to ensure lasting peace, led to discontent, and set conditions for future conflict.

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What were the aims of the League of Nations?
To maintain peace, promote disarmament and resolve disputes.
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Why did the League of Nations fail?
Lacked enforcement power, key nations like the USA were not members.
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What was the Locarno Pact?
1925 agreements to normalise relations between Germany and Western Europe.
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What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
1928 international agreement to renounce war.
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What was collective security?
League principle where members defend each other against aggression.
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How did the Abyssinian Crisis affect the League?
Revealed its inability to act against aggressors like Italy.
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What was the Stresa Front?
1935 agreement between Britain, France, and Italy to oppose German rearmament.
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Why was the Treaty of Versailles controversial?
It humiliated Germany and contributed to future conflict.
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What were mandates?
Former colonies of Germany and the Ottoman Empire governed by Allied powers.
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What was the significance of the failure of peace treaties?
They created resentment, instability, and conditions for WWII.