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1. Describe the conflict that led up to the French invasion of the Rhur and its implications for European diplomacy. How was this Franco-German conflict resolved? What consequences did this conflict and its resolution have over these two and the other European countries?

2. Discuss and assess the economic policies implemented in Russia and the Soviet Union between the October Revolution and the late 1920s. To what extent did the Bolsheviks succeed in solving Russia's political and social problems? Justify your answer with evidence.

3. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Republic. What were its main achievements during the period of its existence? How did the historical circumstances in which it was established shape its later political development? Do you agree with the perception that "the Weimar Republic was doomed from its inception"? 8. What were the causes and consequences of the Great Depression? Discuss the economic, social and political impact of this crisis. Which countries were hit worse? Explain why.