The Causes of the Second World War Flashcards
How was the impact of the Great Depression a cause of WW2?
Because the GD created economical rivalry between nations
How was Aggressive Nationalism a cause of WW2?
Because leaders but their countries interests before others (as can be seen in Manchuria Dispute - 1931, Abyssinia Dispute - 1935 and Anschluss with Austria - 1938)
How was Appeasement a cause of WW2?
Britain, France and Italy gave Hitler what he wanted to avoid conflict, not caring about the interests of the weaker nation(s) involved.
How was the Treaty of Versailles a cause of WW2?
Hitler’s determination to destroy the hated and humiliating diktat that stripped Germany of everything, especially their militaristic pride
How was the League of Nations a cause of WW2?
The failures of the LoN showed to nations that they were only prepared to get involved when major nations weren’t and more often than not they put their own self interests before those of the weaker nations.
