Historians Flashcards
What was Tomlinson’s argument? (ww1)
described the earth as a ‘simple and responsive ball’ that was entirely connected
what was Wilson’s argument? (ww1)
‘War bred war’ - one year after the treaty 20-30 more wars raged around the world.
what was lawlers argument? (ww2)
the african colonies had to sustain themselves and provide resources for their colonial masters with no incentive.
what is Erika Pani’s argument? (decolonisation)
american citizenship had no value other than not being slave until 1868
what is Low’s argument? (decolonisation)
nationalist pressure was just as important in accelerating decolonisation as international and domestic pressures
what is Darwin’s argument?
colonial empires were doomed to fall after the emergance of superpowers