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10 causes of WWII (Rise of Hitler (Upon achieving power, Hitler smashed…
10 causes of WWII
Rise of Hitler
Upon achieving power, Hitler smashed the nation's democratic institutions and transformed Germany into a war state intent on conquering Europe for the benefit of the so-called Aryan race. His invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, triggered the European phase of World War II
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Treaty of versialles
Because Germany had lost the war, the treaty was very harsh against Germany. Germany was forced to "accept the responsibility" of the war damages suffered by the Allies. The treaty required that Germany pay a huge sum of money called reparations.
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Rise of fascism in Italy
The first meeting of the Fasci of Revolutionary Action was held on January 24, 1915, led by Benito Mussolini. In the next few years, the relatively small group was various political actions. In 1920, militant strike activity by industrial workers reached its peak in Italy
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Japanese expansionism
The immediate cause of World War II in the Pacific was the Japanese attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii
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economic depression
This caused the collapse of Germany industry = led directly to Hitler's rise to power also evoked by the rise of economic crisis like inflation and unemployment.
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anti Communism
Organized anti-communism developed after the 1917 October Revolution in Russia and it reached global dimensions during the Cold War, when the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in an intense rivalry
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appeasment
Appeasement emboldened Hitler's Germany, essentially leading to WWII. As Hitler continued to invade territories and build a military capable of fighting a major war—despite the Treaty of Versailles—Britain and France allowed him to continue, hoping he would leave them alone if they left him alone
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militarism
Militarism encourages a nation to have a strong military to expand its interests. It goes hand in hand with nationalism and benefits from capitalism. Militarism contributed to World War I and World War II
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nationalism
German nationalism that began to develop before World War II was a major motivation behind many individuals who joined the Nazi Party. Adolf Hitler, the leader of the Nazi Party, used his profound oratory skills to manipulate the German people into following his regime's propaganda.
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