prep for IB History exam. Move to Global War. Authoritarian Regimes. European 20th Century.
| Front | Mnemonic: MANIA |
| Back | Causes of WWIMilitarism: Building up militaries led to an arms race in Europe.Alliances: Complex system of alliances meant that a conflict between 2 nations could quickly draw in other countries. Nationalism: Intense patriotism created significant tension.Imperialism: Competition for colonies and resources fueled rivalries.Assassination: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the alliance systems into motion, sparking the war. |
| Front | Mnemonic: BOLMA |
| Back | Difference between Treaty Of Versailles vs. other end of WWI treaties Big 3 negotiated Versailles - other treaties designed by officials. Outlined principles (self-determination, guilt, army reduction, reparations, loss of land) - other treaties simply applied them. League of Nations was set up in Treaty of Versailles. Major Powers were involved: Britain and France not scared of Austria or Turkey, dealt with Germany differently. Afterwards: Versailles led to Hitler and World War II. |
| Front | Mnemonic: GARGLE |
| Back | Terms of the Treaty of VersaillesGuilt – Art. 231:‘for causing all the loss and damage’ of the war. Army – military drastically reduced Reparations German loss of land and colonies League of Nations set up. Extra points – forbade Anschluss/ Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania independent states. |