To what extent should we embrace nationalism?
Read p 122, Voices, Figure 5 – 9. Define … policy? Domestic policy? Foreign policy Foreign policy decisions with short and long- term effects? Fig. 5-9 … how does D/IE shape FP ( see diagram )
Read p. 123 ‘WW I – war ended’, fig 5-10, FYI Nationalism and peoples beliefs about national interest important causes of war? System of alliance and expansion of war? Expanding territories? Colonial possessions? Example of national interest not considered?
Read p. 123 … ‘ WW I – to end’, FYI, Fig 5-10 Impact of assassination of Archduke & wife Issues in WW I? Treaty of Versailles purpose Treaty of Versailles penalties
FYI … why was Canada automatically at WW I Nationalist feelings towards Canada and Germany at Paris Peace Conference. Same? Different? Why?
Read p. 126, 2 Voices, fig. 5 – 12 After WW I, why was there a shift in national interests? Canada, India, Belgium, France? Treaty of Versailles failing … why? Biggest loser? Nationalist feelings?
Read p. 126 to end, Voices, fig Before WW I, Arabs suffered … Political, cultural and linguistic persecution Arabs wanted self-government … their plan? Arabs promised an independent homeland? Prince Emir Faysal and Lawrence of Arabia role? Betrayal? Sparking nationalist feelings?
Read p. 127, fig Other treaties … France has control over ME, Syria, Lebanon Britain has control over ME, Cyprus, Iraq, Palestine including Transjordan Palestine now Israel Jordan from Transjordan US supports UK and France
Allies (US, UK, France, Canada) … Their own interests The local interests Role of automobile and machines in WW I?? Reaction of Arab nationalists? Balfour Declaration? Turkey independence in 1923? More anger?
Reflect … Read p. 127 … In Paris 1919, Margaret MacMillan wrote … ‘ the peacemakers of 1919 … into a civil society.’ Respond … Explain how the foreign polices of Britain and France after WW I – as well as their pursuit of their national interest – might have helped create the resentments MacMillan identified.