Post-WWI Political and Economic Changes

The documentary explores the aftermath of World War I, highlighting economic, political, and social changes. It discusses the impact of the Peace Conference, the rise of fascism, and the Prohibition era in the USA. The video also examines the mandate system in the Middle East and the global shifts in power dynamics.

What was the main reason for the brief period of peace between the two World Wars?

• The establishment of a new world order

• The rise of democratic governments

• The exhaustion from the first World War

• The economic prosperity of the 1920s

How did World War I transform the global economic system?

• It resulted in the rise of the Soviet Union

• It strengthened British free trade

• It led to the dominance of the United States

• It caused the collapse of the German economy

What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?

• The rise of the League of Nations

• The unification of European states

• The creation of new states in Central Europe

• The end of colonialism

What was a key factor in the rise of fascism in Italy?

• The paralysis of the established order

• The economic prosperity of the 1920s

• The support from the United States

• The success of the Bolshevik Revolution

What was the impact of prohibition in the United States?

• It was widely supported by the public

• It led to a decrease in crime rates

• It ended quickly due to its success

• It resulted in the rise of organized crime

Which cultural movement was prominent during the Jazz Age?

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Beat Generation

• The Romantic Era

• The Enlightenment

What was a consequence of the geopolitical changes in the Middle East post-WWI?

• The rise of democratic governments

• The creation of artificial borders

• The end of colonial influence

• The establishment of stable nation-states

What was a major challenge faced by Germany after World War I?

• The loss of all its colonies

• The rise of a strong economy

• The support from the League of Nations

• The unification with Austria

What was the impact of the reparations imposed on Germany?

• It was easily paid off

• It strengthened the German economy

• It led to economic stability

• It caused hyperinflation

Who took over the leadership of the National Socialist German Workers Party in 1921?

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Adolf Hitler

• Winston Churchill