#AP World History: Modern - Interwar Period Study Guide

Hey there! Let's get you prepped for the AP exam with a super focused review of the Interwar Period. We'll break down the key stuff, make it memorable, and get you feeling confident. Let's do this! 💪

#🌍 The Unresolved Legacy of WWI

#The Paris Peace Conference and Wilson's Fourteen Points

• Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points: A proposal for a more just post-war world, including:
  • End of colonialism
  • Reduction of arms
  • Free trade
  • Self-determination for former territories
• Rejection: European powers rejected Wilson's idealistic plan, prioritizing their own interests. 💔
• Result: The US adopted an isolationist policy, feeling snubbed by its allies. This set the stage for future conflicts.

#🇯🇵 Japanese Imperialism

#The Rise of Japan

• Meiji Restoration (1868): A period of rapid modernization and industrialization.
  • Economic Modernization: Government policies spurred industrial growth. 🏭
  • Political Centralization: Strengthened the government and promoted stability.
  • Military Modernization: Created a modern army and navy, making Japan a major power. ⚔️
• Victories: Japan's military strength was evident in its victories against China and Russia.

#Expansionist Policies

• Great Depression: Military leaders saw expansion as the solution to economic woes.
• Invasion of Manchuria: Japan invaded and renamed it Manchukuo. The League of Nations was powerless to stop it. 😠
• Rape of Nanjing (1937): A horrific event where Japanese forces committed mass atrocities.

• Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere: Ja...