Study 7.2 Flashcards
What were the main causes of World War I?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.
What event is often regarded as the immediate trigger of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.
What is the significance of the Treaty of Versailles?
It ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
Which empires collapsed as a result of World War I?
The Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, German, and Russian Empires.
What was the League of Nations, and what was its purpose?
An international organization established after World War I aimed at maintaining peace.
What economic impact did World War I have globally?
It led to significant economic upheaval, contributing to the Great Depression.
What was the purpose of the Fourteen Points?
To outline U.S. President Woodrow Wilson’s vision for post-war peace.
What ideology characterized the Russian Revolution of 1917?
Marxism, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union.
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin.
What was the economic policy implemented by Lenin after the Russian Revolution called?
The New Economic Policy (NEP)
How did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk impact Russia?
It ended Russian involvement in World War I but ceded significant territory to Germany.
What was the Great Depression, and when did it occur?
A worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s.
What led to the rise of fascism in Europe during the interwar period?
Economic instability, social unrest, and the perceived failures of democratic governments.
Who was the dictator of Italy who established a fascist regime?
Benito Mussolini.
In which country did Adolf Hitler rise to power?
Germany
What was the Nazi Party’s ideology based on?
Nationalism, anti-communism, and racial purity.
What significant policies did Hitler implement upon taking power?
The Nuremberg Laws, rearmament, and aggressive expansionist policies.
What was the purpose of the Munich Agreement of 1938?
It aimed to appease Hitler by allowing Germany to annex the Sudetenland.
What was the significance of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939)?
It served as a precursor to World War II, highlighting the struggle between fascism and democracy.
What was the political alignment of Japan during the interwar period?
Militarism, with a focus on expansion and imperialism in Asia.
