Hungary's Territorial Changes Post-WWI

The video discusses the aftermath of World War One, focusing on Hungary's significant territorial and population losses. Despite initial opposition to the war, Hungary was severely punished due to its diverse population's desire for independence and the Allied powers' strategic interests. The Treaty of Trianon formalized Hungary's new borders, influenced by political turmoil and the rise of a communist government. The video concludes with acknowledgments to patrons.

What percentage of its land did Hungary lose after World War One?

• 50%

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

Why was maintaining Hungary's integrity more important than territorial conquest?

• Hungary had no interest in the war

• Hungary was made up of many different peoples

• Hungary was a neutral country

• Hungary wanted to expand into Italy

What was the primary reason the Entente pushed for the breakup of Hungary?

• Hungary's economic power

• Hungary's refusal to negotiate

• Promises of national sovereignty to other groups

• Hungary's alliance with Germany

Which country was primarily concerned with the Ottoman Empire and Germany?

• France

• Britain

• Italy

• United States

What was the main focus of France after World War One?

• Rebuilding its own economy

• Expanding its colonial empire

• Building alliances against the Soviet Union and Germany

• Negotiating with the Ottoman Empire

What political change occurred in Hungary during the Treaty of Trianon negotiations?

• Hungary declared neutrality

• Hungary joined the Entente

• A social democratic government took power

• Hungary became a monarchy

What action did the communist government in Hungary take to show its stance on territorial losses?

• Invaded Czechoslovakia

• Negotiated with the Entente

• Allied with Germany

• Signed a peace treaty

What was the French approach to Hungary after the collapse of the communist government?

• Offered leniency for an anti-Soviet alliance

• Supported Hungarian expansion

• Ignored Hungary

• Demanded more territory

What was the outcome for Hungary in terms of military restrictions?

• Hungary's military was disbanded

• Hungary joined the Entente's military

• Hungary faced broad military restrictions

• Hungary was allowed to expand its military

What shape did Hungary take after the Treaty of Trianon?

• It expanded into neighboring countries

• It retained its pre-war borders

• It lost most of its population and territory

• It became a part of Austria