HIS242H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Geneva Naval Conference, Dawes Plan, Hyperinflation In The Weimar Republic
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Red army (lenin communists) vs white army (a bunch of smaller groups) Russia and central power treaty to end ww1. Ended the state of war between germany and the allied. Powers, began paris peace conference (wilson"s 14 points) War guilt and reparations + a bunch of other treaties. Gbr will not be involved in a war for 10 years. Spread bolshevism around the world russia cannot join. Supposed to be part of sweden, but given to finland demilitarized. Became more exclusive, wanted a revolution and civil wars around the world. Polish became independent in 1919 war about borders (curzon line) Poland and russia settle borders (neither are happy) Never the right time anywhere for a revolution. League decides to give land to germany and resources to poland. Us: gbr: japan (5:3:3) disarmament and limitation of the navy. Created by lenin after the failure of war communism which destroyed the economy.
