Europe & US After World War 1

Europe & US After World War 1

Europe & US After World War 1 The twenty years between the First and Second World Wars were a period of tremendous changes all over the world. A major economic…
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Fascism and Nazism

Fascism and Nazism

Fascism and Nazism Fascism in Italy The term ‘fascism’ is of Italian origin. It was first used for the movement which started in Italy under the leadership of Benito Mussolini.…
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Russian Revolution

Russian Revolution

Russian Revolution of 1917 Begining of Revolutionary Movements in Russia Russia at the beginning of 20th century was ruled by Czar, Nicholas II. He was an autocrat & his policies…
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League of Nations: Success & Failure

League of Nations: Success & Failure

League of Nations League of Nations had its origin in the war aims of Allied Powers. Woodrow Wilson’s 14 points had envisaged creation of an international agency that would work…
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Impact of the World War I

Impact of the World War I

Impact of the World War I The Peace Treaties (Treaty of Versailles) They weakened Germany only temporarily because some of clauses like Disarmament and huge War Reparations were impossible to…
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Treaty of Versailles & Outcome of WW1

Treaty of Versailles & Outcome of WW1

Treaty of Versailles & Outcome of WW1 Different views on Peace Treaties The British wanted a lenient treaty with Germany because a prosperous Germany would serve as a market for…
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Causes of First World War

Causes of First World War

Causes of First World War In 1914, a war began in Europe which soon engulfed almost the entire world. The damage caused by this war had no precedent in history.…
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The Second International & Cry Against War

The Second International & Cry Against War

The Second International & Cry Against War The Second International When the First International was formed, there did not exist well-organised socialist parties: there were only a few groups. However,…
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First International & Paris Commune

First International & Paris Commune

First International & Paris Commune The First International, 1864 With the formation of International Working Men’s Association, or First International, as it is called, it has been said, “Socialism stepped on…
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Emergence of Socialism

Emergence of Socialism

Emergence of Socialism Industrialization and capitalism brought benefits as well as hardship to man – unemployment, smoky, crowded cities, unhealthy living and working conditions, rivalry and conflict between nations. As working men…
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