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Aggressors Invade Nations

Aggressors Invade Nations. Ch. 15.4 As Germany, Italy, and Japan conquer other countries, the rest of the world does nothing to stop them. Japan invades Manchuria. Answer to Homework: To solve its economic problems and protect Japanese business interests Notes: Japan Invades Manchuria

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Aggressors Invade Nations

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  1. Aggressors Invade Nations Ch. 15.4 As Germany, Italy, and Japan conquer other countries, the rest of the world does nothing to stop them.

  2. Japan invades Manchuria Answer to Homework: To solve its economic problems and protect Japanese business interests Notes: Japan Invades Manchuria A. Japan has investments in Manchuria, Chinese Province B. In 1931, Japanese army seizes Manchuria C. League of Nations protests action; • Japan withdraws from League Mussolini Attacks Ethiopia A. In 1935, Mussolini attacks Ethiopia B. League of Nations does not stop aggression Japan Invades China A. In 1937, Japan launches war on China

  3. Why did Britain and France take no action against Italian aggression? Homework: Britain and France hoped to keep the peace in Europe Notes: Hitler Defies Versailles Treaty • In 1935, Hitler begins rebuilding German army • In 1936, Germany occupies Rhineland • Britain urges appeasement, a policy of giving in to aggression • Germany, Italy, and Japan—the Axis Powers—form an alliance

  4. Why did isolationists want these laws passed? Answer to Homework: The U. S. isolationists hoped to keep the United States out of another war Notes: United States Follows an Isolationist Policy • Isolationism—avoidance of political ties with other countries • In 1935, Congress passes Neutrality Acts

  5. What were some effects of appeasing Hitler after his invasion of the Rhineland Answer to Homework: strengthened Hitler’s power in Germany and encouraged Hitler to speed up military and territorial expansion The German Reich Expands • Hitler plans to expand Third Reich—German Empire • In 1938, Hitler annexes Austria • Hitler demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia (Munich Argreement) • Czechs refuse, ask France for help

  6. What were the immediate results of Japan’s invasion of China? Answer to Homework: The Chinese retreated and set up a new capital and the Chinese guerrillas continued to fight in the occupied area Notes: Japan Controls China during WWII

  7. Why was the Munich Conference unsuccessful? Answer to Homework: The Czechs were not invited. British P.M. Neville Chamberlain believed he could preserve peace Britain and France Again Choose Appeasement • Leaders meet at Munich Conferenceto settle Czech crisis • Britain and France agree to let Hitler take Sudetenland • But in 1939, Hitler still takes rest of Czechoslovakia • Mussolini takes Albania; Hitler demands part of Poland • It was clear that the agreement had failed to stop Hitler’s ambitions of world domination

  8. How did other countries help Franco’s Nationalist forces bring about the collapse of Republican resistance? Answer to Homework: While the Western democracies remained neutral, Hitler and Mussolini sent troops, tanks, and airplanes to Franco Notes: Civil War Erupts in Spain • In 1931, a republic is declared in Spain • In 1936, General Francisco Franco leads rebellion • Hitler and Mussolini help Franco and his Fascists • In 1939, Franco wins Spanish Civil War • Franco becomes Spain’s Fascist dictator

  9. Why did Stalin sign an agreement with Fascist Germany, once a bitter enemy? Answer to Homework: Stalin wanted to avoid war w/ Germany Notes: Nazis and Soviets Sign Nonaggression Pact A. In 1939, Stalin and Hitler pledge never to attack one another

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