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    The documents summarize the international situation in Europe before World War 1. Specifically: 1) The Treaty of Frankfurt in 1871 ended the Franco-Prussian War and caused resentment in France towards Germany by transferring territory and imposing a large indemnity on France. 2) This resentment and nationalism in France was exacerbated by the terms of the treaty and contributed to instability in Europe. 3) The documents discuss the rising tensions and arms race between the major powers, especially Germany and Britain, in the early 20th century prior to World War 1.

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    The documents summarize the international situation in Europe before World War 1. Specifically: 1) The Treaty of Frankfurt in 1871 ended the Franco-Prussian War and caused resentment in France towards Germany by transferring territory and imposing a large indemnity on France. 2) This resentment and nationalism in France was exacerbated by the terms of the treaty and contributed to instability in Europe. 3) The documents discuss the rising tensions and arms race between the major powers, especially Germany and Britain, in the early 20th century prior to World War 1.

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    The documents summarize the international situation in Europe before World War 1. Specifically: 1) The Treaty of Frankfurt in 1871 ended the Franco-Prussian War and caused resentment in France towards Germany by transferring territory and imposing a large indemnity on France. 2) This resentment and nationalism in France was exacerbated by the terms of the treaty and contributed to instability in Europe. 3) The documents discuss the rising tensions and arms race between the major powers, especially Germany and Britain, in the early 20th century prior to World War 1.

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    The documents summarize the international situation in Europe before World War 1. Specifically: 1) The Treaty of Frankfurt in 1871 ended the Franco-Prussian War and caused resentment in France towards Germany by transferring territory and imposing a large indemnity on France. 2) This resentment and nationalism in France was exacerbated by the terms of the treaty and contributed to instability in Europe. 3) The documents discuss the rising tensions and arms race between the major powers, especially Germany and Britain, in the early 20th century prior to World War 1.

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    [International situation before WWI]

    |!|NJEDN0090000001|!|
    Study the sources below and answer the questions that follow.
    Difficulty: ★☆☆ (9 marks)

    Source I: Background and main clauses of the Treaty of Frankfurt

    In May 1871, Germany and defeated France signed the Treaty of Frankfurt.
    The signing of the treaty marked the end of War A. The main clauses of the
    treaty include:
    ▪ France ceded Alsace-Lorraine to Germany
    ▪ France paid an indemnity of five billion francs to Germany
    ▪ Certain parts of France were under German military occupation until the
    indemnity was paid

    Source II: Description of the Treaty of Frankfurt

    The signing of the Treaty of Frankfurt between Germany and France was a
    key factor leading to the instability in Europe at that time. The treaty was one
    of the reasons why Germany formed the Triple Alliance with Italy and Austria-
    Hungary to isolate France. This led to the rise of the alliance system. ... More
    importantly, it made the French more resentful towards Germany and sowed
    the seeds of national hatred and revenge against Germany in France.

    Sources from: https://www-jstor-org.eproxy.lib.hku.hk/stable/pdf/22512.pdf?refreqid=excelsior%3A39fa026747fcba6fb6404f58e903f56c


    https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/treaty-of-frankfurt-am-main-ends-franco-prussian-war

    (a) Identify the War A in Source I. (1 mark)


    _______________________________________________________________

    (b) Explain the relations between War A and the rise of extreme nationalism in France with
    reference to Sources I and II. (3 marks)
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________

    (c) Do you think that Sources I and II can fully reflect the reasons which lead to the
    worsening relations between Germany and France before the First World War? Explain
    your answer with reference to the Sources and using your own knowledge. (5 marks)
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    [Background and causes of WWI: Armaments race]
    |!|NJEDN0090000002|!|
    Study the sources below and answer the questions that follow.
    Difficulty: ★★☆ (11 marks)

    Source I: Excerpts from a speech made by the First Lord of the Admiralty Churchill, in 1911

    The purposes of the British navy are essentially defensive. We have never had
    any thoughts of aggression …The British navy is to us a necessity and, from
    some points of view, the German navy is to them more in the nature of a luxury.
    Our naval power involves British existence. It is existence to us: it is expansion
    to them.

    Source from: Christopher Condon, The Making of the Modern World

    Source II: A British cartoon published in 1908

    Kaiser William II (left), “I


    go three dreadnoughts.”

    John Bull (right), “Well,


    just to show there's no ill-
    feeling, I raise you three.”

    Source from: https://punch.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/WW1-Cartoons-The-Great-War/G0000dASULVAdiAI/I0000ugGRHQRdr30

    (a) According to Source I, what was the attitude of Britain towards the naval programme of
    Germany? (2 marks)
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________

    (b) According to Source II, what did Britain and Germany use to play in their game? Which
    power had the upper hand? Cite clues from the Source to support your answer. (4 marks)
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________

    (c) How did the armaments race affect the situation in Europe before the First World War?
    Explain your answer with reference to Sources I and II, and using your own knowledge.
    (5 marks)
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________

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