In this assignment, you will conduct research, then use what you have learned to create a map of Europe
in 1914 and a map of Europe after World War I. Then, you will compare the two maps to identify territorial
changes
and shifts in national borders that occurred as a result of the war.
1. Research territorial changes in Europe during and after World War I. Some key points to consider include the Treaty of Versailles, the dissolution of empires such as the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, the creation of new countries such as Poland and Czechoslovakia, and changes to borders in areas such as Alsace-Lorraine.
2. Create a map of Europe in 1914, showing the political boundaries and territories of each country at the start of World War I.
3. Create a map of Europe after World War I, reflecting the territorial changes and shifts in national borders that occurred as a result of the war.
4. Compare the two maps to identify and analyze the changes that took place in Europe as a result of World War I. Consider how the war reshaped the continent, created new countries, and altered the balance of power in the region.
5. Write a brief summary of your findings, highlighting the most significant territorial changes and their implications for Europe in the aftermath of World War I. Consider discussing the impact of these changes on the political, social, and economic landscape of Europe in the interwar period.