SUST 2001 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Marxism, Cold War, Capitalism
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End of wwi - the league of nations is created. The us at this point is not a traditional empire, but is a key player. The us, under woodrow wilson, act to prevent another ww. After wwi the austro-hungarian empire is divided, the middle east is split up, and poland is created as a state between russia and germany. Us not happy - they were idealistic and thought we could work together and give up empires. They do not participate due to their disgust of france/england. Rise of facist italy, militant japan and the soviet union. Critics believe that we live in a social "darwanist" world. Draws upon ancient, medevial and enlightenment history or interstate relations. Every battle is won before it is fought. Can be determined based on who had power before. "the strong do what they have to do and the weak accept.