What are some weaknesses of the League of Nations?
- Some countries had less power than others which created tension.
- They did not have an army so there was no real way to force people to participate in their decisions.
- The US, a main helper in the treaty, was not apart of it.
Why did the USA not participate in the League of Nations?
- Some US citizens with German descent did not like the way they treated Germany.
- Congress did not approve the request.
- The US feared that American soldiers would be sent for every little thing.
What were some reasons for the Scramble of Africa?
Political - Africa was new territory for expansion
Medical - Less disease so more safety to explore
Weaponry - More advanced weapons made conquering easy
Strategic - Trade routes
What were some benefits of the Scramble of Africa?
- Education
- Efficient farming
- Water and sanitation
What were some downsides of the Scramble of Africa?
- No care from the ethnic groups
- No care for existing boundaries
- Europeans were always on top
- Poor care of African workers
What are territories that America imperialized in the 1900’s?
- Puerto Rico
- Guam
- Philippines
- Cuba
- Panama
What are the M.A.I.N causes of WWI?
- Militarism
- Alliances
- Imperialism
- Nationalism
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
The treaty after WWI between the countries that participated in the war.
Why did Germany hate the Treaty of Versailles?
It was very unfair to Germany, making them take all the blame, pay all the money, took away their military, and their territory. Basically, its policies were really harsh.
What was Britain’s reaction to the treaty?
- Believed France made the treaty too harsh
2. Tried to weaken the treaty by enforcement
What was France’s reaction to the treaty?
- Feared that the treaty would not guarantee safety
2. Tried to make treaty policies stricter
What was the USA’s reaction to the treaty?
- Did not ratify (approve)
2. Left the implementing of treaty to Britain and France
What were the main causes of WWII?
- Failure of the League of Nations
- Growing militarism and imperialism in Germany
- The Treaty of Versailles
- The Great Depression
What was the Triple Entente?
The Triple Entente was formed in 1907 by Great Britain, France, and Russia. It was used to help prevent GErmany from expansion militarily and territorially.
What was the Triple Alliance?
The Triple Alliance was formed in 1882 by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was used to help Germany expand the country into Europe.
Why did Italy leave the Triple Alliance?
Italy was more of a supporting partner in the Triple Alliance. They also wanted land from Austria-Hungary. About a year into WWI, they sided with the Triple Entente and called war on Austria-Hungary.
Who were the Allied Powers?
The Allied Powers were formed in 1944 by the US, USSR, France, and Great Britain. They wanted to defeat the Axis Powers and have a peaceful post-war world.
Who were the Axis Powers?
The Axis Powers were formed in 1940 by Germany, Japan, and Italy. They wanted total rule of Europe and territorial expansion.
