Pre War Causes Flashcards
Why did the Germans resent the Treaty of Versailles?
It put restrictions upon them such as territory and military restrictions.
What were conditions in Europe like between World War I and World War II?
They were not very good. Countries were building back up from World War II and paying back their reparations. Tensions were still high between countries, and Germany was losing trust with its allies.
Why was the nonaggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union so important?
This saw why Germany was able to invade Poland.
Why did Japan feel that war with the US was inevitable?
They felt the war was inevitable for two reasons. First, they wanted to expand their empire, and wanted to take control of US islands such as Hawaii. Second, they thought that they weren’t heard when decisions were made after World War I. They were “mad “at the US.
What important events showed that Japan wanted to expand their empire?
- attack on Pearl Harbor
* invasion of China
What countries made up the Axis Powers?
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- Hungary
- Romania
What countries made up the Allied Powers?
- US
- Britain
- France
- USSR
- Brazil
- China
- Poland
- South Africa
