Viewed in a global context, the First World War was a European civil war. Examine the effects of the war on the position of the European Great Powers in the world, and describe the actions and aspirations of non-Western nations such as the Japanese, Chinese, Indians, and Arabs. How did the United States fit into the picture?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Students should consider the continued, even expanded, European hegemony, the underlying changes in Europe that could affect this position, the new League of Nations mandate system, and initiatives by non-European countries. Essays should include an analysis of non-Western developments by region: the new status of Japan, nationalism in China, anti-British insurrections in India and Egypt, ties of the French colonies, and mandates with the metropolis. The influence of Western ideas in all cases should be mentioned.
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