Topic 7.5 · c. 1900–present

Unresolved Tensions After World War I

Peace settlements and political instability left major grievances unresolved. Authoritarian movements gained support in several countries.

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Peace settlements and political instability left major grievances unresolved. Authoritarian movements gained support in several countries.

Example 1Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles imposed penalties that many Germans resented.

Example 2fascism

Fascism promoted authoritarian nationalism and opposed liberal democracy.

Example 3Japanese expansion

Japanese expansion in Asia challenged the international order.

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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions

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Question 01

Which example fits this clue? The Treaty of Versailles imposed penalties that many Germans resented.

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Question 02

Which example fits this clue? This example promoted authoritarian nationalism and opposed liberal democracy.

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Question 03

Which example fits this clue? This example in Asia challenged the international order.

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Which problems survived the end of World War I?

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Peace settlements and political instability left major grievances unresolved. The Treaty of Versailles imposed penalties that many Germans resented. Fascism promoted authoritarian nationalism and opposed liberal democracy.

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Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles imposed penalties that many Germans resented.

fascism

Fascism promoted authoritarian nationalism and opposed liberal democracy.

Japanese expansion

Japanese expansion in Asia challenged the international order.

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