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What was the main reason behind Germany's violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the main motivation behind Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931?
What was the primary reason for Germany's remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936?
What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact of 1939?
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What was the main reason behind Italy's war with Ethiopia in 1935?
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What was the main impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
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Study Notes
Treaty of Versailles: Impact on Germany
- Germany had to pay reparations for the war
- Germany lost colonies and ships
- Germany had to reduce its military
- Germany was blamed for the war
Militarism (M.A.N.I.A)
German Rearmament
- Germany built up its military, violating the Treaty of Versailles
- Germany militarized the Rhineland, placing troops on the French border, which was not allowed
Alliances
- Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact: Germany and the USSR formed an alliance because they were not included in the Paris Peace Conference
- Tripartite Pact: Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance because they felt they were not given the land they were promised at the Paris Peace Conference
Nationalism
- The German people sought revenge due to the humiliation of the Treaty of Versailles
- The German people sought power to push back against the allies, leading to the rise of extreme nationalist Adolf Hitler
Imperialism
- Japan invaded Manchuria for raw materials, which was seen as acceptable because Britain's colonies were left alone and Japan did not receive the colonies promised at the Paris Peace Conference
- Italy went to war with Ethiopia to make up for the lack of colonies promised at the Paris Peace Conference
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Explore the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany, including reparations, loss of territories, and military reductions, as well as the rise of militarism and alliances that led to World War II.