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What Caused WWII?

What Caused WWII?. A.G.G.R.E.S.S.I.O.N. A. Again with the Isolationism…. After WWI, the US returned to its policy of isolationism…. G. Growing frustration…. The Treaty of Versailles makes Germany and Italy want revenge…. Treaty of Versailles. A. Germany lost land to

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What Caused WWII?

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  1. What Caused WWII? A.G.G.R.E.S.S.I.O.N.

  2. A Again with the Isolationism… After WWI, the US returned to its policy of isolationism…

  3. G Growing frustration… The Treaty of Versailles makes Germany and Italy want revenge…

  4. Treaty of Versailles A. Germany lost land to surrounding nations B. War Reparations 1) Allies collect $ to pay back war debts to U.S. 2) Germany must pay $57 trillion (modern equivalent) 3) Bankrupted the German economy & embarrassed Germans Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, and Woodrow Wilsonduring negotiations for the Treaty

  5. G Great Depression - Everywhere • The United States was not the only country troubled with economic hardships during the 1930s • Economic depressions in Japan, Germany, and Italy influenced their politics that spurred WWII • Desperate people turn to desperate leaders.

  6. R Adolf Hitler Nazi Party Germany Rise of Dictators Hideki Tojo Japanese Prime Minister Benito Mussolini Fascist Party Italy

  7. These dictators glorified – • Extreme nationalism • Obedience to leaders • Violence

  8. E Eeek! It’s Adolf!

  9. Germany Under Adolf Hitler • Adolf Hitler promised to rebuild Germany's power through military action. • He was elected Chancellor of the National Socialists Party and took control of Germany in 1934

  10. A massive political rally that was common in Nazi Germany

  11. S So much for the League of Nations Hey, maybe we had better stop that Hitler guy? Nah, we aren’t strong enough.

  12. S Sure, appeasement will stop him. “Please Hitler, don’t start another war!” “Of course, you can have Austria-take some of Czechoslovakia too.”

  13. I Invasion of Poland Q: How was Germany able to do this? Blitzkrieg = Lightning War (See Blitzkrieg Video)

  14. o Oh no! It’s Benito… Look out Ethiopia. Italy wants more land. Benito Mussolini

  15. N Now it’s Tojo too… • In 1931, Japan took control of the Manchurian province of China • The League of Nations lacked a strong enough naval power to intervene

  16. Hideki Tojo • Japanese Prime Minister

  17. **Quick Facts**WHO? Allies Axis (major powers) Great Britain Russia United States France (note: France surrendered to Germany in 1940 (after 6 weeks of fighting) (major powers) Germany Italy Japan

  18. **Quick Facts**WWII – The Most Devastating War in History A. War Costs • US Debt 1940 - $9 billionUS Debt 1945 - $98 billion • The war cost $330 billion -- 10 times the cost of WWI & as much as all previous federal spending since 1776 B. Human Costs • 50 million people died (compared to 15 million in WWI) • 21.3 million Russians (7.7 million civilians) • 11 million died as a result of the HOLOCAUST(6 million Jews + 5 million others)

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