Major causes of WW11
treaty of Versailles
Japanese expansionism
appeasement
nationalism
rise of Hitler
Rise of fascism in Italy
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militarism
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economic depression
Because Germany had lost the war, the treaty was very harsh against Germany. Germany was forced to "accept the responsibility"
Duse proved overwhelmingly the weaker partner in the Berlin-Rome Axis during World War II
Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor
growing protectionism among countries, which led to depressed international trade and preferential trade among countries.
it allowed Hitler and the Nazis to build Germany's military power until it was strong enough to fight a major war
because big armies become potential threats to other countries, other countries started forcing alliances in order to secure land.
German nationalism that began to develop before World War II was a major motivation behind many individuals who joined the Nazi Party
Hitler smashed the nation's democratic institutions and transformed Germany into a war state