Between the wars

major interwar events

• Treaty of Versailles
• League of Nations
• Global Depression
• Rise of Totalitarian States

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These 3 major interwar events had great effects on the world. For example, the world's economy went down and the old international system was torn down.

failure of the treaty of versailles

• Ended the war between Germany and the Allies.
• Blamed Germany for the war and imposed heavy debt on them.
• Major factor in the start of WWll.

League of nations

• First worldwide government to help world peace.
• After the turmoil caused by the Versailles Treaty, many looked to the League of Nations to bring stability to the world.

Global Depression

• Global economic crisis from political decisions post-WWl.
• Unemployment, housing, and prices all took heavy hits.
• Countries also struggled to pay war debts.

Totalitarian States rise

• These states rise because of the economic struggle of the world.
• For example, the only way for Germany to rise back to power was if Hitler and the Nazis dominated Europe and restored German greatness.