7.5 Unresolved Tensions After World War I

• The harsh reparations imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles contributed to economic instability
• What clause in the Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for the war?

  War Guilt Clause
• What did the Treaty of Versailles' provisions create by imposing economic hardship and nationalist grievances?

  Future conflicts
• What impact did reparations have on Germany's economy under the Treaty of Versailles?

  Crippled it
• Conflicting nationalist movements after World War I often sought self-determination for ethnic groups.

  True
• Match the Treaty of Versailles provision with its impact:

  Territorial Adjustments ↔️ Led to disputes over new boundaries

  Reparations ↔️ Crippled the German economy

  War Guilt Clause ↔️ Humiliated Germany

  Military Restrictions ↔️ Limited Germany's defense
• What was the goal of the Pan-Arabism movement in the Middle East after World War I?

  Unity against Western influence
• What were conflicting nationalist movements seeking after World War I?

  Self-determination
• The Treaty of Versailles redrew borders, transferring territories from defeated countries to victorious ones
• What does nationalism emphasize loyalty and devotion to?

  A nation-state
• What was the result of the harsh reparations imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

  Hyperinflation
• What was the primary goal of the League of Nations after World War I?

  Prevent future conflicts
• Order the key limitations of the League of Nations:

  1️⃣ Lack of enforcement power

  2️⃣ Inability to resolve major tensions

  3️⃣ Withdrawal of key members
• Nationalism emphasizes loyalty and devotion to a nation-state, promoting national identity, unity, and interests
• Nations seek territorial expansion to increase influence and resources
• Match the region with its nationalist movement and outcome:

  Europe ↔️ German unification, formation of the German Empire

  Asia ↔️ Indian independence movement, independence from Britain

  Middle East ↔️ Pan-Arabism, establishment of independent Arab states
• Nationalist movements in the 20th century led to new nations, altered borders, and increased global tensions.

  True
• The League of Nations lacked enforcement power to compel member states
• Match the post-WWI tension with its impact on World War II:

  Unresolved Territorial Disputes ↔️ Fuelled nationalist grievances

  Conflicting Nationalist Movements ↔️ Created instability and potential for war

  Economic Instability ↔️ Great Depression and rise of authoritarianism
• What did the Treaty of Versailles fail to resolve, leading to ongoing conflicts after World War I?

  Territorial disputes
• What was the term for the right of a people to choose their own government and future?

  Self-determination
• Order the following examples of nationalist movements by region:

  1️⃣ Europe: German unification

  2️⃣ Asia: Indian independence movement

  3️⃣ Middle East: Pan-Arabism
• Nationalist movements in the 20th century often led to altered borders and increased global tensions.

  True
• The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 to end World War I.

  True
• The Treaty of Versailles severely restricted the German military
• Match the nationalist movement with its region:

  German unification ↔️ Europe

  Pan-Arabism ↔️ Middle East

  Indian independence movement ↔️ Asia
• The Great Depression led to the rise of authoritarianism, nationalist movements, and global conflicts
• The League of Nations failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II.


  True
• Match the post-WWI tension with its description:

  Unresolved Territorial Disputes ↔️ Ongoing conflicts over borders

  Conflicting Nationalist Movements ↔️ Ethnic groups seeking self-determination

  Economic Instability ↔️ Reparations causing resentment
• Territorial expansion is a key factor driving nationalism.


  True
• Steps in creating political unity as a factor driving nationalism

  1️⃣ Establish a unified government

  2️⃣ Promote national governance

  3️⃣ Advance national interests
• What is self-determination in the context of nationalism?

  The right of a people to choose their own government
• What global economic crisis began in 1929?

  The Great Depression
• Which key members withdrew from the League of Nations?

  U.S., Germany, Japan
• Self-determination is the right of a people to choose their own government and future.


  True
• The Great Depression began in 1929 and contributed to the rise of authoritarian regimes and World War II.


  True
• What was one limitation of the League of Nations that prevented it from achieving its goals?

  Lack of enforcement power
• What is the political ideology that emphasizes loyalty and devotion to a nation-state?

  Nationalism
• What does cultural identity celebrate to foster national unity?

  Shared values, language, history
• Economic prosperity is a key factor in strengthening national competitiveness.

  True