1. Unit 7: Interwar Years & WWII 1919 - 1945

2. A Flawed Peace

3. Economic Depression

4. Rise of Totalitarianism/Dictators

5. World War II

6. A Flawed Peace

7. Essential Questions: (1)Was the Treaty of Versailles effective in creating conditions for peace? (2) How did Europe and the Middle East change geographically after WWI?

8. WWI Winners and Losers Winners? Britain France United States Italy Losers? Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire Russia (Soviet Union)?

9. Treaty of Versailles was about Revenge Punished Germany ◦ Heavy war reparations ◦ Accept blame for the war Took land from Germany, A-H, Ottoman Empire Created new nations from their land

10. Rise of Isolationism Many in the U.S. did not approve of Wilson’s League of Nations ◦ U.S. did not join Most powerful country decides it is best not to get involved in world affairs which allows other countries to do what they want

11. Directions Use the maps and readings to answer the questions on your graphic organizer and on the back. You may work with the person at your table for the maps.