The disappointment of the post-war settlement led to a surge in global nationalism, the radicalization of independence movements, and the eventual destabilization of imperial power. Body Paragraph 1: The Mandate System and Broken Promises

Briefly explain the Treaty of Versailles and the failed promises of self-determination.

Explain how colonial soldiers who fought for the Allies expected autonomy but were met with continued imperial rule. Body Paragraph 2: Nationalist Movements in Asia