Causes of WWII Treaty of Versailles Treaty signed

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Causes of WWII

Causes of WWII

Treaty of Versailles Treaty signed at the end of WWI between Germany and Allied

Treaty of Versailles Treaty signed at the end of WWI between Germany and Allied Powers Blamed Germany for WWII and applied harsh reparations and limitations on Germany Left the German economy in shambles

Japanese Expansion Japan was growing rapidly before WWII, but as an island nation, they

Japanese Expansion Japan was growing rapidly before WWII, but as an island nation, they lacked natural resources and land Japan had imperial ambitions to expand their territory Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, and China in 1937

Fascism Countries with weak economies were taken over by dictators who formed fascist governments

Fascism Countries with weak economies were taken over by dictators who formed fascist governments Fascist dictators all had goals of expanding their territory and influence

Hitler and the Nazi Party The rise of the Nazi Party in the 1930’s

Hitler and the Nazi Party The rise of the Nazi Party in the 1930’s directly correlates to people’s hope for a strong economy and a restoration of national pride (*note the Treaty of Versailles) Hitler began to rearm Germany Hitler aimed to take lands outside of Germany for “living space”

Appeasement European nations were weary of war and didn’t want another after WWI As

Appeasement European nations were weary of war and didn’t want another after WWI As Germany broke agreements of the Treaty of Versailles, France and Britain sought peaceful agreements through appeasement These policies enabled Hitler, rather than stopping him. Hitler was able to rebuild the German military, and became bolder in the face of appeasement

The Great Depression The worldwide economic turmoil of the Great Depression allowed for the

The Great Depression The worldwide economic turmoil of the Great Depression allowed for the creation of unstable governments Most new governments promised an end to economic suffering, and gained support through giving hope to citizens that they would be able to make a living in the future

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