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The Rise of Fascism
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10th Grade
06/01/2009

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Upon the retirement of Baldwin, a conservative government is put into place under ________. He had a weak foreign policy and did not understand what was happening in Europe
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Nevel Chamberlain
Term
Elections held when the first time men over the age of 21 could vote and women over 30. It was called this because so many men in uniform who had just come back from WWI voted
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The Khaki Election
Term
Divided Ireland into Northern and Southern Ireland. The Northern part remains with the crown and the Southern votes for freedom
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Government of Ireland Act
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Conservatives regain control of the House of Commons after this. It was supposed to have contained instructions to British communists to begin a revolution
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Zinoviev Letter
Term
Because Germany could not pay back the debt from the treaty and both France and England were on the verge of depression. An American senator reschedules the payment plan for Germany by loaning Germany money. In reality, the US loans Germany money to repay France and England so that France and England can repay the US
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Daws Act
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It was a revolt in Dublin by people who want Irish independence and led by a new Irish Nationalist movement under the direction of the Sinn Fein
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Easter Rebellion
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Leaders of the Irish Nationalist movement who sought aid against Germany and believed Germany would send them arms and ammunition in the revolt. This did no happen and the English suppresses the revolt and leaders were executed or put in prison. Wen the war is over these people declare and Irish Republic
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Sinn Fein
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The proud, satisfied, contempt English attitude after WWI
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Complacement Optimism
Term
All the ex colonies and ex dominions of England who joined an association of independent states when England could no longer afford them. The only thing they had in common was the word bond to the English crown
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British Commonwealth of Nations
Term
Was brought to the forefront about an unscrupulous promoter who was exposed to have promoted frogilent bond issues (non existant bonds)
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Stavisky Scandal
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Defensive line that French literally digs a line between Belgium down to the Swiss border through Alsace-Lorraine
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Maginot Line
Term
Leads the National Union Coalition Gov and is successful in stabilizing the economy and bringing back the franc. He becomes known as the "Savior of the Franc" and rules as a strong man with political and economic stability until his ill health forced him to resign
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Poincore
Term
Was elected as premier from the radical socialists during the government of the center in France. He leads France into WWII eventually
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Edward Dalidier
Term
Leader of the Socialist Party in France, who replaces the National Bloc government
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Edward Harriot
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What was France's foreign policy immediately after WWI?
Definition
Wanted to be anti-American
Term
Labor right government of England-characterize relationship with Soviet Union
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Friendly
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What was the economic situation of France and England between the two wars?
Definition
They were in a deep depression
Term
Who replaced Nevel Chamberlain?
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Winston Churchill
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What is the name for free Ireland
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Eire
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