Unresolved Tensions After World War I - AP World History: Modern
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Which nation experienced hyperinflation as a result of post-WWI reparations?
Which nation experienced hyperinflation as a result of post-WWI reparations?
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Germany. War debt payments caused currency collapse.
Germany. War debt payments caused currency collapse.
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Which two empires were dissolved as a result of WWI?
Which two empires were dissolved as a result of WWI?
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The Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires. Both multi-ethnic empires completely dismantled.
The Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires. Both multi-ethnic empires completely dismantled.
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What was a direct consequence of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
What was a direct consequence of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
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Russia ceded territory to Germany. Separate peace deal lost Russian lands.
Russia ceded territory to Germany. Separate peace deal lost Russian lands.
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What was the significance of the Balfour Declaration?
What was the significance of the Balfour Declaration?
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It supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine. British promise created Arab-Jewish tensions.
It supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine. British promise created Arab-Jewish tensions.
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Which treaty formally ended the war between the Allies and Austria?
Which treaty formally ended the war between the Allies and Austria?
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The Treaty of Saint-Germain. Treaty with Austria reduced its territory.
The Treaty of Saint-Germain. Treaty with Austria reduced its territory.
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Identify one unresolved tension in Asia after WWI.
Identify one unresolved tension in Asia after WWI.
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Japan's expansionist ambitions. Growing militarism threatened regional stability.
Japan's expansionist ambitions. Growing militarism threatened regional stability.
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What was a major reason for U.S. Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was a major reason for U.S. Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles?
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Concerns over the League of Nations. Senate feared entangling foreign alliances.
Concerns over the League of Nations. Senate feared entangling foreign alliances.
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What was a significant economic impact of WWI on Germany?
What was a significant economic impact of WWI on Germany?
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Germany faced reparations and hyperinflation. War costs and treaty penalties devastated the economy.
Germany faced reparations and hyperinflation. War costs and treaty penalties devastated the economy.
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Which principle guided the creation of new states post-WWI?
Which principle guided the creation of new states post-WWI?
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Self-determination. Ethnic groups gained right to independent states.
Self-determination. Ethnic groups gained right to independent states.
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Identify one major territorial change due to the Treaty of Versailles.
Identify one major territorial change due to the Treaty of Versailles.
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Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France. Germany lost this region in western Europe.
Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France. Germany lost this region in western Europe.
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What was a significant impact of the Treaty of Trianon?
What was a significant impact of the Treaty of Trianon?
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Hungary lost large territories. Reduced Hungary to one-third its original size.
Hungary lost large territories. Reduced Hungary to one-third its original size.
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What unresolved issue led to the rise of fascism in Italy after WWI?
What unresolved issue led to the rise of fascism in Italy after WWI?
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Economic struggles and discontent with the war outcome. Economic crisis enabled extremist political movements.
Economic struggles and discontent with the war outcome. Economic crisis enabled extremist political movements.
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Which treaty addressed the fate of Bulgaria after WWI?
Which treaty addressed the fate of Bulgaria after WWI?
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The Treaty of Neuilly. Treaty with Bulgaria imposed territorial losses.
The Treaty of Neuilly. Treaty with Bulgaria imposed territorial losses.
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What was a major effect of the Treaty of Lausanne?
What was a major effect of the Treaty of Lausanne?
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Redrew the boundaries of Turkey. Replaced harsh Sèvres with modern Turkish borders.
Redrew the boundaries of Turkey. Replaced harsh Sèvres with modern Turkish borders.
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What was a consequence of the League of Nations' failure?
What was a consequence of the League of Nations' failure?
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Ineffectiveness in preventing future conflicts. Weak enforcement led to future aggression.
Ineffectiveness in preventing future conflicts. Weak enforcement led to future aggression.
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What significant event did the Treaty of Versailles fail to prevent?
What significant event did the Treaty of Versailles fail to prevent?
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The rise of Nazism and WWII. Harsh peace terms enabled Hitler's rise.
The rise of Nazism and WWII. Harsh peace terms enabled Hitler's rise.
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Which region was demilitarized as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Which region was demilitarized as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
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The Rhineland. Buffer zone to protect France from Germany.
The Rhineland. Buffer zone to protect France from Germany.
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Identify a key economic tension unresolved by the post-WWI treaties.
Identify a key economic tension unresolved by the post-WWI treaties.
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Reparations imposed on Germany. Massive payments crippled German economy.
Reparations imposed on Germany. Massive payments crippled German economy.
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What did the Treaty of Trianon determine about Hungary's borders?
What did the Treaty of Trianon determine about Hungary's borders?
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Hungary lost over two-thirds of its territory. Massive territorial reduction caused resentment.
Hungary lost over two-thirds of its territory. Massive territorial reduction caused resentment.
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Which country gained new territories in Africa post-WWI?
Which country gained new territories in Africa post-WWI?
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France gained territories through the mandate system. Colonial redistribution expanded French empire.
France gained territories through the mandate system. Colonial redistribution expanded French empire.
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What was the impact of the Treaty of Sèvres on the Ottoman Empire?
What was the impact of the Treaty of Sèvres on the Ottoman Empire?
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It partitioned the empire, leading to its dissolution. Divided Ottoman lands among Allied powers.
It partitioned the empire, leading to its dissolution. Divided Ottoman lands among Allied powers.
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Which nation was excluded from the League of Nations initially?
Which nation was excluded from the League of Nations initially?
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Germany was initially excluded. Defeated powers were barred from initial membership.
Germany was initially excluded. Defeated powers were barred from initial membership.
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What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?
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To formally end World War I and impose penalties on Germany. Established peace terms and war responsibility.
To formally end World War I and impose penalties on Germany. Established peace terms and war responsibility.
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Which event exemplified unresolved ethnic tensions in Eastern Europe post-WWI?
Which event exemplified unresolved ethnic tensions in Eastern Europe post-WWI?
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The Polish-Soviet War. Border disputes led to armed conflict.
The Polish-Soviet War. Border disputes led to armed conflict.
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What did the Treaty of Versailles require Germany to do with its colonies?
What did the Treaty of Versailles require Germany to do with its colonies?
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Surrender them to the Allies. All German overseas territories were confiscated.
Surrender them to the Allies. All German overseas territories were confiscated.
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Which mandate territory was administered by France post-WWI?
Which mandate territory was administered by France post-WWI?
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Syria and Lebanon. French control over former Ottoman territories.
Syria and Lebanon. French control over former Ottoman territories.
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Identify one of the main reasons for the instability in Europe post-WWI.
Identify one of the main reasons for the instability in Europe post-WWI.
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Economic hardships and political discontent. War's devastation created widespread social unrest.
Economic hardships and political discontent. War's devastation created widespread social unrest.
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What was the significance of the Washington Naval Conference post-WWI?
What was the significance of the Washington Naval Conference post-WWI?
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It aimed to prevent an arms race. Naval limitation treaty reduced military tensions.
It aimed to prevent an arms race. Naval limitation treaty reduced military tensions.
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Identify an unresolved tension in the Middle East post-WWI.
Identify an unresolved tension in the Middle East post-WWI.
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The division of the Ottoman Empire's territories. Mandate system created artificial borders and conflicts.
The division of the Ottoman Empire's territories. Mandate system created artificial borders and conflicts.
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Which treaty ended the war between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire?
Which treaty ended the war between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire?
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The Treaty of Sèvres. Harsh treaty that partitioned Ottoman territories.
The Treaty of Sèvres. Harsh treaty that partitioned Ottoman territories.
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