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Causes of World War Two

Causes of World War Two. Short Term Causes. The Nazi-Soviet Pact. Hitler realized he would not be able to fight a war on two fronts Hitler hated communism Stalin hated fascism Agreed to not go to war against each other and secretly agreed to divide Poland among them

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Causes of World War Two

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  1. Causes of World War Two Short Term Causes

  2. The Nazi-Soviet Pact • Hitler realized he would not be able to fight a war on two fronts • Hitler hated communism • Stalin hated fascism • Agreed to not go to war against each other and secretly agreed to divide Poland among them • Hitler knew this “truce” would be temporary

  3. Germany Makes Demands • Headline from Monday, August 28, 1939 Hitler rejects peace offer and makes “clear demand” “I MUST HAVE DANZIG AND THE CORRIDOR” Tells France “I know the consequences” “IF FATE FORCES US TO FIGHT…” Declares Poland would suffer most Britain’s “NO!” “Any peace must be permanent”

  4. Germany Invades Poland • Policy of Appeasement • Failed • Britain and France had “redrawn” the line at Poland • Germany crosses the line • Invades Poland • Britain and France realize there is no other way to stop Hitler • Europe must go to war again

  5. Video: Germany Invades Poland • http://www.5min.com/Video/World-War-II-Invasion-of-Poland-1354517

  6. September 1, 1939 • Occurred at the crack of dawn • There was no official declaration of war • The uneasy peace ended • German Wehrmacht rolled across the border

  7. Britain and France • Within two days both these countries declared war Europe was now at WAR But what would Canada do?

  8. Canada • Unlike WW1, where Canada’s participation was based on Britain involvement, this time Canada must make the choice • Mackenzie King recalled Parliament for urgent debate and vote • The decision of was almost unanimous • Canada would go to war

  9. September 10, 1939 • Canada officials declares war on Germany • The population of Canada is made aware of this decision over the radio • The Canadian population did not greet this news with enthusiasm • The memory of WW1 was still lingering • Almost everyone had lost some one in the first great war

  10. Why did Canada wait to declare war? • Did they really need the time to “debate” the vote?

  11. Attitude Towards the War • Disagreement about the war • Those who disagree about using force to settle disputes • Canadians were supremely confident the war would be over quickly • Reluctantly most Canadians agreed to go to war • By the end of the first month seventy thousand people had signed up

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