1. A Diplomatic History: 1871-1945
Directions: Review the diplomatic history of Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia/Soviet Union from Find factors that shaped the changing status of each as a great power during the period. List each factor in the positive or negative column, depending on for whether it enhanced or diminished the nation’s power
Superpower
Positive
Negative
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia/Soviet Union
Write a thesis statement for each event to account for changes in the relative strength of European powers
The rise of Russia to superpower status by 1945
The diminished status of Great Britain, France, and Germany as world leaders by the end of WWII.