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Challenges to the peace settlement: the consequences of the USA’s return to isolationism and the League of Nations; the responses to the post-war settlement in France, Britain and Germany.
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Challenges to the peace settlement: the consequences of the USA’s return to isolationism and the League of Nations; the responses to the post-war settlement in France, Britain and Germany
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What was one of the main consequences of the USA's return to isolationism after World War I?
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The USA's return to isolationism led to a significant decline in international cooperation, as the country withdrew from European affairs and did not join the League of Nations.
Key terms
- Reparations: Payments imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles to compensate the Allies for war damages.
- Hyperinflation: An extremely high and typically accelerating inflation, which occurred in Germany in the early 1920s due to economic instability.
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Overgeneralizing the League's failures: Acknowledge both the successes and failures of the League, such as its role in resolving minor disputes while failing to prevent major conflicts.
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