The Treaty of Versailles

1. Who negotiated the treaty on behalf of Germany?
2. What was the most unpopular Versailles clause for the Germans? Why?
3. What's the "Stab in the Back" legend? Who was blamed for this? Who took advantage of it?
4. "This is not peace. It is an armistice for twenty years" Explain the meaning of this quote. Who enunciated it?

The Origins of World War I

1. Why were the Germans so frustrated to consider challenging their rivals?
2. Why was Britain so reluctant to form alliances? Did the UK finally remain in its "Splendid Isolation"?
3. What's at "the root of" the outbreak of the war and the chain reaction of the alliances?
4. "The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our time" Explain the meaning of this quote and who enunciated it.

The Opium Wars

The Opium Wars also known as the Anglo-Chinese Wars, were the climax of trade disputes and diplomatic difficulties between China under the Qing Dynasty and the British Empire after China sought to restrict illegal British opium trafficking. It consisted of the First Opium War from 1839 to 1842 and the Second Opium War from 1856 to 1860.

1. Why was the balace of trade so favourable to China in the early 19th century?
2. How did the British manage to compensate it?
3. What's the name of the Chinese official in charge of banning the British opium traffic?
4. What were the consequences for China of her defeat in the opium wars?
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OPTIONAL FILM: "La Guerra del Opio"