International Relations, 1919–2005

What you'll learn

International cooperation and conflict across the 20th century.

Key themes

• The League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles (1919).
• Appeasement and the Munich Agreement (1938).
• The United Nations (1945), the Cold War, containment and the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962).

Exam tips

• Track cause and effect across decades.
• Use key agreements and crises as evidence.

Common mistakes

• Confusing the League with the UN.
• Vague explanation of appeasement.