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Why were the French unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty was not harsh enough / they wanted to cripple Germany
Political instability was the biggest consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany.’ Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
YES: The government looked weak because it had signed the treaty. NO: Economic problems were a worse consequence of the Treaty.
Why did British-French guarantees to Poland fail to prevent war in 1939?
Having signed the Nazi-Soviet Pact, Hitler did not think that Britain and France would do anything to stop him and so he ignored their guarantee to help Poland.
‘Britain and France had no choice but to allow Hitler’s remilitarisation of the Rhineland.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
YES: Both countries were economically weak following the Depression. NO: The British believed that he was only marching into land that was rightfully German
What terms were imposed on Austria in the peace settlements of 1919–20?
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was divided. The union between Austria and Germany was forbidden. Austria’s army was limited.
Why did Wilson propose a ‘league of nations’?
He thought it would ensure world peace in the future. Representatives from all nations would meet so problems could be discussed without war
‘The peace treaties of 1919–20 were a failure.’ Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
YES: ‘Turkey felt that the principle of self-determination was ignored in the Treaty of Sèvres so it didn't last. NO: The T of V gave Fr security
What does ‘lebensraum’ mean?
‘Living space’ for Germans. It meant expansion eastwards.
Why was Germany’s reaction to the Treaty of Versailles unreasonable?
Germany had been much tougher on Russia in the Treaty of Brest Litovsk.
The World Depression was the cause of the League's failure, not the increasing militarism. Do you agree with this statement?
YES: countries didn't want to impose economic sanctions because their economies were struggling. NO: Increasing militarism in Japan made the work of the league
What happened in Vilna in 1920?
Polish troops invaded Vilna so Lithuania appealed to the League of Nations. The Poles were told to leave but did not.
What did Hitler want to achieve with his foreign policy?
Abolish the Treaty of Versailles, create a Greater Germany, eliminate Communism.
