Silesian Uprisings - 3 Minute History

Silesian Uprisings - 3 Minute History

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the complex history of Upper Silesia during and after World War I. Despite efforts to Germanize the region, it maintained a significant Polish population. Post-WWI, the Allies struggled to decide the region's fate, leading to a plebiscite. Tensions rose as both German and Polish factions vied for control, resulting in multiple uprisings. The League of Nations eventually intervened, dividing the region between Germany and Poland, but tensions persisted until World War II.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did the outcomes of the plebiscite affect the ethnic composition of Upper Silesia?

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What were the consequences of the Third Silesian Uprising for the region?

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