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Causes of WWII

Causes of WWII. Bell Ringer #8 (2/13 & 2/14). Why did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the start of WWII? How did you do on the test last class? What improvements do you need to make in your study habits? Or, what types of things do you need to keep on doing to do well again?.

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Causes of WWII

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  1. Causes of WWII

  2. Bell Ringer #8 (2/13 & 2/14) • Why did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the start of WWII? • How did you do on the test last class? What improvements do you need to make in your study habits? Or, what types of things do you need to keep on doing to do well again?

  3. Causes of the War • The League of Nations was weak

  4. Causes of the War 2. Western Countries were recovering from the Great Depression

  5. Causes of the War 3. Japan invaded part of China & established government control to grow militarist empire

  6. Causes of the War 4. Italy invaded Ethiopia and overpowers with stronger weapons

  7. Causes of the War 5. German aggression in Europe • Hitler violated Treaty of Versailles by rebuilding the German Army

  8. Causes of the War 5. German aggression in Europe b. 1936: Hitler sent troops into Rhineland (violation of Treaty)

  9. Causes of the War 5. German aggression in Europe c. 1938: Hitler annexed Austria

  10. Causes of the War 5. German aggression in Europe • 1938: Hitler forces Czechoslovakia to give them the Sudentenland

  11. Causes of the War 5. German aggression in Europe • Appeasement: Western democracies employed this policy where they gave into Hitler’s aggressive demands to keep peace

  12. Reflection Question • Why did Great Britain adopt a policy of appeasement toward Hitler? Give one example of an action or inaction that demonstrates appeasement (see homework).

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