Which countries fought in World War I?

Step 1: Go to the ArcGIS Online map, Post-WWI & The League of Nations, and explore the map.

• What were the two alliances during WWI?

Step 2: Click the button, Bookmarks, and select Europe.

• Which countries made up the Central Powers? 
• Which countries made up the Allied Powers?

How did World War I change Europe’s boundaries?

Step 3: Open and read the map note located in France.

• Which countries negotiated the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

Step 4: With the Details button depressed, click the button Content.

Step 5: Turn on the layer, Europe 1920. The layer, Europe 1916, should also be on.

Step 6: Turn on and off the Europe 1920 layer to see the boundary changes.

• What happened to Germany and Austria-Hungary after World War I?
• What are some of the countries that were created? 

Which countries were members of the League of Nations?

Step 7: Turn off the layer, Europe 1916 and Europe 1920.

Step 8: Open and read the map note located in Switzerland. 

Step 9: Turn on the layer, League of Nations 1920.

Step 10: Click the buttons, Bookmarks, and select League of Nations.

• Why was the League of Nations created?
• What patterns do you notice?

Step 11: Turn off the layer, League of Nations. 

What were A, B, and C mandates?

Step 12: Turn on the layer, The Mandates 1923. Open and read the map note located in Turkey. 

• What was the purpose of the mandate systems?

Step 13: Click the button, Bookmarks, and select Class A Mandates. 

Step 14: Click and read each mandate.

• What are some countries that were once Class A mandates? 
• Which countries administered them?

Step 15: Press the button, Bookmarks. Select Class B Mandates. 

• Where were the Class B mandates located? 

Step 16: Press the button, Bookmarks, and select Class C Mandates.

• Where were most Class C mandates located?

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Europe and the Middle East?

Step 17: Turn on the layer, Europe 1920. Select the Europe bookmark.

• Which areas were likely potential hotspots for the League of Nations?

Step 18: Press the button, Bookmarks. Select Class A Mandates.

• What are some likely issues that arose with these mandates?

Step 19: Turn on the layer, Kurdistan.

Today, Kurdistan is a stateless nation, or a group of people with a common culture (nation) who do not operate as an independent political unit (state).

• How does Kurdistan reflect the decision made after World War I?