6.7 CAUSES OF WORLD WAR II (6C) Flashcards
Treaty of
Versailles
Forced Germany to accept responsibility for starting the war and to pay reparations
what happened to Germany after WW1
The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh terms on Germany, leading to resentment among Germans, which politicians exploited in the 1920s and 1930s.
fascism
A nationalist, conservative political movement that began in Italy
communism
an economic system where the state owns the means of production, and goods are distributed based on need
how was Germanys economic like after WW1
- Inflation soared
- unemployment rose
- living standards in Germany fell
Kaiser
King of Germany
hyperinflation
extremely rapid and
uncontrolled inflation
Great Depression
severe economic downturn that began in the United States in 1929 and spread globally during the 1930s and 1940
paramilitary
group
a military group similar to an army but not part of a nation’s official forces
Third Reich
Nazi Germany
what did Hitler do when he was elected
violated the Treaty of Versailles by rebuilding the military and annexing territories through threats of war
why did France and Britain try to appease Germany
to prevent another world war
what is the League of Nations
established after World War I to maintain peace and prevent future wars through negotiation
what were some causes of ww2
- unresolved issues from WWI
- weakness of the League of Nations
- aggression of Germany and Japan