Political and Diplomatic Effects of WW1

Question 1

7 ideological shifts

Answer 1

1. New independent states
2. Democratization
3. Evolution of foreign policy and negotiation
4. Changing superpower status
5. Conflicting ideologies on the nature of peace
6. Workers become more significant
7. Changing status of women

Question 2

Political effects on different countries

Answer 2

Ge: 198 rev’ll, Bavarian Independent Social Republic, Spartacist Rising 1919, Ebert - New Republic
Rus: Feb and Oct rev’ll, B-L, Civil war 1918-21
A-H: Czech, S. Slavs, Hungarian independence, abdication fo Karl 1, independent Austria
Turkey: Arab revolt, collapse of sultanate, est. Turkey, Regime of Mastapha Kemel

Question 3

International impact of WW1

Answer 3

USA - #1 economy, war boosted trade, replace Ge as the main producer of chemicals and fertilizers. Wilson has a big role in LoN, many citizens didn’t want to be “dragged” into Euro disputes
Asia (China and Japan) - Jp prospered economically, took over Euro markets, exports tripled b/w 1915-18. Presented China w/ 21 demands that would imply Jp has economic control of China. China sent delegates to Paris to deal with Jp

Question 4

Problems with successor states

Answer 4

1. Political nature
2. Economic situation
3. Social developments
4. Foreign policy

Question 5

League of Nations

Answer 5

• Originally had 42 members, by 1930 had 60 members
• USA, Russia and Germany weren’t initially involved
• Could use military force, didn’t have a army
• Big 4 (and Japan) have veto powers
• Biggest weakness is the problematic organization