The Road to War Flashcards
when was the treaty of versallies created?
28th June 1919
What was the three main conditions of the treaty?
Reperations for france, Loss of territotory and restriction of military force of 100,000 (also taking the blame for it coz fuck germany lol)
Where was the Treaty signed and whcih countries was involved?
It was signed in the Palace of Versallies. Germany and the allied countries were apart of it.
Who came up for the idea of the league of nations?
The US president, Woodrow wilson
What was the purpose of the league of nations?
To prevent future wars
What year was Germany allowed to join the LON?
not allowed to join until 1926
What were the permanent countries of the LON?
Britian, France, Italy and Japan
Which countries turned to communism?
Big ol’ mate Russia with Stalin the dirty dog
Which countries turned to Fascism?
Italy with Mussolini. Also Germay and Spain.
What happened in the roaring twenties?
there was a massive production increase. Change in women, they started drinking and smoking like men the sloots
when did the stock market crash in New York?
October 1929
Why did the stock market crash?
Overproduction of goods. No one was buying shit. made more shit than they could sell.
What was the unemployment rate in the Great Depression in Australia?
About 1/3 were unemployed. or 29% idk
What happened in Germany when the Great Depression hit?
They couldnt pay back the reperations to France. USA wanted their money back that they loaned to them. There was a major influxnation with too much money being printed.
