1. How far do you agree that the main weakness of the League of Nations was its lack of an armed force? Explain your answer.
- lack of armed force (no one afraid of you, bark not bite)
- membership (US not member, not compulsory, can just leave)
- mandates system (UK and France to govern germany)
- over-idealism (Removing of tools of war that is needed)
- decision-making (no 100% agreement, no decision. couldn’t decide, no decision)
2. The main problem of the Treaty of Versailles was that the ‘Big Three’ did not have a united aim. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
- France (wanted severe punishment as they lost the most)
- Britain (in between)
- US ( believed punishment was excessive)
These weakened League of Nations as none wanted to play a clear role > handicapped each other. Treaty of Versailles lead to the punishment of Germany severely(military, economy, territorial)
3. How far do you agree that the Nazi Party was successful in rebuilding the German economy? Explain your answer.
- 4 year plans by Hitler
- job creation (roadworks etc)
- war mobilisation/rearmament
- unemployment
- protectionism (german made products increased)
- war mobilisation not the best way
- economy grew for the other countries in 1930s > Germany not unique
4. Propaganda was the most effective tool used by the Nazis to control the people. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
Yes: – Nazi control of economy, church, media
No(terror): - arrest, catergorisation of non-German people
- Charisma of Hitler
5. How far do you agree that rearmament was the main reason for the outbreak of World War II in Europe? Explain your answer.
- US/UK/J/G/I/SU
- weakness of League of Nations
- appeasement policy
- Hitler;s foreign of expansionism
6. Stalin’s economic policies up till 1939 were a great success. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
- 3 5 year plans
- collectivization & forced industrailisation
Tip: Explain given, and two others. Balance all factors by evaluating them, before you conclude. Modification of thesis is possible if allowed
JASMINE