To complete this assignment, you needto go to the Internet and search for “National Rivalries” and “World War I and the Country.”Review sites on the results list and read over information on rivalries between countries prior to World War I. Fill in the information on this retrieval chart.
Country
Evidence that Reveals National Interests
This means the actions countries promote to protect their national interests. There is also a look at how these actions create conflict between countries.
Type of National Interest
national security—includes alliances and a military buildup
national prestige—includes imperialism
nationalism—self-determination
France
France was seeking revenge for
its loss to Germany in theFranco-Prussian War of 1870
and 1871.
France joined the Triple Entente to protect itself.
In 1905, both France and Germany wanted to control Morocco. An international conference forced Germany to back down in 1906.
national prestige and pride—revenge, imperialism
national security—alliances
Great Britain
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Serbia
In this assignment, you will assume the role of a world citizen living in 1939. You are part of an international citizens’ group which has been organized to examine major organizations. Your assignment is to evaluate the League of Nations after researching the information below.
To complete this report card, these items will need to happen:
Grade the league according to the rating scale given in the chart below.
In point form, for each criterion, provideONE factfrom yourresearchwhich supports your rating.
Go to your Google Documents – “SS 20-2 - All Module Resources and Websites file” and use the website links your teacher has shared with you to research the League of Nations and answer the questions.
Citizen’s Report Card of International Organizations
Name Of Organization Being Graded:League of Nations
Date:1939Review Period:1919 to 1939
Rating Scale
To grade the organization’s performance in each criterion, place anxin the appropriate column by using the following rating scale:
5 = exceptional
4 = exceeds requirements
3 = meets requirements
2 = marginal
1 = unsatisfactory
Evaluation
Criteria
5
4
3
2
1
Fact or Example Justifying Rating
Ensures Open Diplomacy in the International Community
Responds Effectively to Issues in the International Community
Membership Includes all Major Military Powers
Improves Working and Living Conditions Worldwide
Acts Immediately in Response to Armed Conflicts Between Nations
Ensures International Disarmament
Ensures Collective Security
Ensures International Free Trade
State the national interests of the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Switzerland, and Canada during theinterwar period. For each national interest, findtwo examples or eventsto illustrate how or why that interest was pursued. State thesignificanceof each example/event in one bullet point.You may use your textbook, the Internet, and other sources to gather information.
Interwar National Interests
National Interests
Two Examples
Canada
There was a desire for greater national autonomy from Britain.
Statute of Westminster
Halibut treaty—Canada gained control over its own foreign policy with the first treaty negotiated without Britain
USA
Britain
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