1. The Western Democracies Stumble
Chapter 28 Section 2

2. Britain Party Struggles Irish Independence
Labour Party vs. Liberal Party
Labour Party promoted a gradual move towards socialism represented workers
Liberal Party made some social legislation, but represented middle-class business interests
Irish Independence
In 1914 parliament passed a home-rule bill when the war began it was pushed aside
Easter 1916 –Easter Rising militant Irish Nationalist launched a revolt against British rule
1919 IRA began a guerilla war against British forces
In 1922 moderates in Ireland and Britain reached an agreement and most of Ireland became the self-governing Irish Free State
The Protestant northern counties remained under British rule

3. United States Emerged from WWI strong and as a world leader Red Scare
Fear of radicals and communism in US
Fed demands to limit immigration
Passed laws to limit immigration from Europe, adding to limits already placed on China and Japan

4. New Foreign Policy Maginot Line
Massive fortifications built along the French border with Germany
France wanted to make sure the Treaty of Versailles was strictly enforced
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Renounced war as an instrument of national policy
Pursued disarmament
US, Britain, France, & Japan all reduced navies
Germany joined the League of Nations in 1926