Many historians have argued that the causes of world war ii, including the rise of. During the early 1900s in prewwi europe, aggressive. Although the outbreak of war was triggered by germanys invasion of poland, the causes of the war are more complex. Causes of world war 1 document based questions answers. Assess the importance of each of the following as causes of the second world war. These treaties meant that if one country was attacked, allied countries were bound to defend them. Causes of world war ii the death and destruction of world war i was so horrible that it was called the war to end all wars. Ive included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Why spend hours creating a presentation, handouts, and assignments. Adolf hitler and the nazi party, can be traced back to decisions made during. In 1919, lloyd george of england, orlando of italy, clemenceau of france and woodrow wilson from. If youre looking for a cause of world war two, try appeasement. On december 7, 1941, following the japanese bombing of pearl harbor, the united states declared war on japan. World war ii started a generation after the war to end all wars.
World war ii causes, course, consequences this advanced seminar explores world war ii from its discrete causes in asia and europe through its major military campaigns to its global consequences. Hitler went ahead with his plans to unify all germanspeaking people. With regard to the outbreak of world war two the following events are seen as being contributing factors. War guilt clause germany should accept the blame for starting world war one 2. This passage explains the major causes of world war ii. Allow them time to prepare an argument demonstrating why their cause was most important. This article is a comprehensive list of world war 2 facts, including the primary actors in the war, causes, a comprehensive timeline, and bibliography. World war ii was a devastating war that lasted from september 1939 to september 1945. Examine causes, course, and consequences of world war ii on the united states. World war ii lesson plan grade world history benchmark. Powerpoint presentation the bundle contains a 43slide presentation that explores the causes of wwii. World war i often abbreviated as wwi or ww1, also known as the first world war or the great war, was a global war originating in europe that lasted from 28 july 1914 to 11 november 1918.
Many of the seeds of world war ii in europe were sown by the treaty of versailles that ended world war i. Select underlined title for a complete description and to order. I know that hitler said he was destroying versailles to get the support of his own people. Roosevelt and the shadow of war, 19331941 course notes chapter 35 america in world war ii, 19411945 course notes. It was the bloodiest conflict, as well as the largest war, in history. It includes discussion of economic, geopolitical, and moral consequences of the greatest war ever fought. The events that contribute to the break out of war can be divided into long term causes, short term causes and a trigger event.
Causes of world war ii 2 reading comprehension worksheet. Although the outbreak of war was triggered by germanys invasion of poland, the causes of world war 2 are more complex. World war ii lesson plan 9th grade world history benchmark. Mutual defense alliances over time, countries throughout europe made mutual defense agreements that would pull them into battle.
Contemporaneously described as the war to end all wars, it led to the mobilisation of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history. The causes and initial course of world war ii oxford university press. The effects of world war ii on economic and health outcomes across europe in this paper, we investigate the longrun effects of world war ii on socioeconomic status ses and health of older individuals in europe. Causes of world war ii wwii cloze reading, crossword. World war i left unresolved the question of who would dominate.
Select 6 students assign each, one of the causes of the first world war. The main combatants were the axis powers germany, italy, and japan and. Truman, churchill, atlee, stalin establish council of foreign ministers to prepare peace treaties. World war two began in september 1939 when britain and france declared war on germany following germanys invasion of poland. World wars numberof war dates greatpowers countriesa severityb intensityc grandalliance 168997 5 abfns 680 6,939 spanishsuccession 170114 5 abfns 1,251 12,490 austrian 174048 6 abfprs 359 3,379 succession sevenyearswar 175663 6 abfprs 992 9,118 french 17921802 5 abfpr 663 5,816 revolutionary wars napoleonicwars 180315 5. Strong economies throughout the world what is the best title for the list. World war ii, also called second world war, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 193945. European historyworld war i 4 states in exchange for the return of texas, new mexico, and arizona should the united states enter the war. There will be a world war ii quiz on tuesday, may 9th. Because of the great depression, many countries were experiencing strong fascist and communist movements including france and great britain prior to the war. The tremendous dislocations caused by the war laid the groundwork for the collapse of. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The effects of world war ii on economic and health.
In its final form, the treaty placed full blame for the war on germany and austriahungary, as well as exacted harsh financial reparations and led to territorial dismemberment. Causes of world war i militarism alliances imperialism nationalism 2 selfdetermination woodrow wilsons fourteen points 3 a new map of europe europe after world war i 4 the treaty of versailles 5 miscellaneous topics 6 the armenian massacre world war i divided into six parts part 1. No tanks, no airforce and no submarines were allowed. Segment 1 defines who is a veteran and covers the civil war and. Versailles following wwi, the worldwide economic depression, failure of.
The vast majority of the worlds countriesincluding all the great powerseventually formed two opposing military alliances. The period before world war ii was a time of great economic suffering throughout the world called the great depression. Students watched a video clip of first hand accounts about the camps. Before world war 1, the following alliances existed.
Treaty of versailles treaty that ended wwi germany had to take a greater share of blame and punishment for wwi. The study guide was handed out in class, attached to this lesson and is under homework. Causes of world war i world war i occurred between july 1914 and november 11, 1918. From july 31 through november 10, 1917, the third battle of ypres, also known as passchendaele, resulted in minor gains for the british, but there was still no breakthrough of the welldeveloped german defenses. This created unstable governments and worldwide turmoil that helped lead to world war ii. Disarmament germany was only allowed to have a small army and six naval ships. World war ii was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. You mean world war i was not the war to end all wars. Which was not a reason for the start of world war ii. Alliances countries formed allies throughout europe to create a balance of power ends up making things unstableif one country declares war, nearly the entire continent would be. Causes of world war i worksheet free to print pdf file for high school world history or united states history students.
Students read about americas reaction to the bombings of pearl harbor and war with japan. Effects and results of the first world war textbook. Pay 33 billion dollars in reparations to the winners of wwi. Why was the pearl harbor attack such a shock to the u. Lost territory and all of their over seas colonies ouldnt have a military had to accept full blame for the war. Historians from many countries have given considerable attention to studying and understanding the causes of world war ii, a global war from 1939 to 1945 that was the deadliest conflict in human history. Yet, the agreement to end world war i did not resolve the problems of the world and, according to some historians, lead directly to the next catastrophe.
Rising to power in an unstable germany, adolf hitler and his national socialist nazi party rearmed the nation and signed treaties. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the allies. The immediate precipitating event was the invasion of poland by nazi germany on september 1, 1939, and the subsequent declarations of war on germany made by britain and france, but many other. The main combatants were the axis powers germany, italy, and japan and the allies france, great britain, the united states, the soviet union, and china. Many people were out of work and struggling to survive. The war was fought between the axis powers and their allies, who were led by germany, italy, and japan as well as the allied powers and their allies led by britain, france, and russia.
World war 2 causes and effects pdf download 142k0a. What policy did the united states government adopt during the beginning of world war ii. World war ii unit powerpoint kyrene school district. World war ii, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 193945. By the end of the war, over 17 million people would be killed including over 100,000 american troops. The reason why war erupted is actually much more complicated than a simple list of causes.
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