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World War II, 1920 - 1945: The Lost Generation, 1918 - 1929. AP European History Androstic 2012-2013. Introduction. World War One will have dramatic consequences that few understand Europe was unable to cope with the challenges of the 1920's, and will search for new ways to govern. Topics
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World War II, 1920 - 1945:The Lost Generation,1918 - 1929 AP European History Androstic 2012-2013
Introduction World War One will have dramatic consequences that few understand Europe was unable to cope with the challenges of the 1920's, and will search for new ways to govern. Topics Lost Generation Spread of Democracy Weimar Republic Pacifism The Great Depression
“Lost” A sense of despair prevailed throughout Europe and America What was gained by the war? What had peace brought? Disillusionment with old ideas and concepts Cynical about the casualties of the war New Artistic styles Writers such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Erich Maria Remarque Jazz! Dadaism, Surrealism, and Cubism
Political Changes Universal suffrage granted for both men and women Increased government regulation of the economy 8 hour work day Labor unions grow powerful German election poster from 1919: Equal rights - equal duties!
1. What were the major problems of the new states that emerged after World War One?
2. Describe the threats to the Weimar Republic arose from the left and the right.
Stabbed in the Back Theory Disgruntled German WWI veterans
Treaty of Rapallo, 1922 No states would trade with either Germany or the USSR Provisions Opened trade between the two states Germany would train its military there
Political Representation in the Weimar Republic, 1920 - 1933
Search for Security The European states were horrified by the brutality of WWI and they did not want to repeat it They signed a series of treaties they thought would prevent future problems
Locarno Pact, 1925 Germany ended its objections to its loss of territory All states agreed to cooperate
Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928 65 States agree to renounce war as national policy Problem! How to enforce?
1. What was the significance of the Japanese political invasion of Manchuria?
1. Explain the major weaknesses in the prosperity of the 1920s.
2. What brought on the stock market crash of October 1929? Describe the events that followed the financial crisis.
3. Explain the impact of the Depression of the world economy.
4. How did unemployment affect people’s political developments?
5. Describe the economic measures taken by governments during the depression.
Reaction to Crisis Many people blamed old European ideas for causing the crash and the problems of Europe. They looked for new ways of government and economics FASCISM AND COMMUNISM
Summary After World War One, Europe was “Lost” The Weimar Republic struggled to keep Germany stable Diplomatically, Pacifism dominated Following the NY Stock Market crash, Europe went into a deep Depression Worse than the USA Germany was hit the hardest