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Which of these were causes of World War 2? (Select all that apply)
How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to WW2?
It devastated Germany economically.
How did the rise of totalitarianism lead to WW2?
Dictatorships in Germany, Italy, and Japan invaded countries to expand their 'empires'.
How did the Great Depression lead to WW2?
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How did anti-communism lead to WW2?
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How did 'appeasement' lead to WW2?
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How did militarism lead to WW2?
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How did nationalism lead to WW2?
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How did U.S. isolationism lead to WW2?
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Who was the dictator of Italy?
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Who was the dictator of Germany?
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Who was the dictator of the Soviet Union?
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Who was the fascist leader of Japan?
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How did Japan expand before WW2?
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How did Italy expand before WW2?
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How did Germany expand before WW2?
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What was the 'Pact of Non-Aggression'?
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What was the Tripartite Pact (1940)?
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Who were the Axis Powers?
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Who were the Allied Powers?
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Who were the main Allied leaders?
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Who were the Axis leaders?
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Why did Germany bomb major cities like London?
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What happened to the Non-Aggression Pact Hitler signed with Stalin?
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What is fascism?
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Study Notes
Causes of WW2
- Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to economic devastation.
- Rise of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan driven by expansionist policies.
- The Great Depression exacerbated economic turmoil from WW1, creating fertile ground for extremist politics.
- Anti-communism provided dictators with a means to consolidate power by exploiting public fears.
- The policy of appeasement, notably allowing Germany’s invasion of Czechoslovakia, emboldened further aggression.
- Militarism saw totalitarian states significantly boost military capability for expansion efforts.
- Nationalistic fervor in Italy, Japan, and Germany fueled the belief in a national right to territorial expansion.
- U.S. isolationism delayed engagement, permitting Axis advances until the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Key Leaders and Dictators
- Benito Mussolini was the fascist dictator of Italy.
- Adolf Hitler led Germany as a dictator.
- Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union with an iron fist.
- Hideki Tojo served as both General and Prime Minister of Japan.
Expansion of Axis Powers
- Japan invaded surrounding islands and China seeking resource control.
- Italy expanded by invading Albania and Ethiopia.
- Germany annexed Austria and invaded Czechoslovakia and Poland.
Key Agreements
- The Pact of Non-Aggression between Germany and the Soviet Union outlined plans to invade Poland and divide it.
- The Tripartite Pact of 1940 established the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Major Powers
- Axis Powers comprised Germany, Italy, and Japan.
- Allied Powers included France, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union.
Leadership During the War
- Key Allied leaders were U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
- Axis leaders included Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Hideki Tojo.
Military Strategies
- German bombing campaigns targeted major cities like London to inflict civilian casualties and force surrender.
- The Non-Aggression Pact between Hitler and Stalin was violated when Germany invaded the Soviet Union.
Political Systems
- Fascism emphasizes totalitarian control, nationalism, and suppression of opposition; individual rights are secondary to the state.
- Totalitarianism refers to a government system that exercises complete control over all aspects of life, utilizing terror, secret police, censorship, and denial of civil liberties.
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Explore the key causes of World War 2 with these detailed flashcards from Chapter 27. Learn about the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and other significant factors influencing the outbreak of the war. Enhance your understanding of the complexities leading to this global conflict.