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The cascade of events leading to World War II involved the aggressive expansion of totalitarian regimes and the failure of appeasement policies. Key factors included the Treaty of Versailles' impact on Germany, the rise of the Nazi Party, and the aggressive foreign policies of Germany, Italy, and Japan. These actions disrupted the post-WWI international order and set the stage for global conflict.
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Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939 led to Britain and France declaring war on Germany
Nazi Party's Control of Germany
Adolf Hitler's ascension to power in 1933 marked the beginning of a regime that promoted aggressive nationalism, antisemitism, and the pursuit of Lebensraum
Fascist Regime in Italy
Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime sought to recreate a Roman Empire, leading to the invasion of Ethiopia
Militaristic Ideologies in Japan
Japan's quest for resources and regional dominance led to the invasion of Manchuria and the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo
The policy of appeasement by Western democracies, exemplified by the Munich Conference, proved ineffective in curbing Hitler's ambitions
The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, imposed severe reparations and territorial losses on Germany, creating a climate of resentment and economic hardship
The Paris Peace Conference of 1919-1920 had lasting effects on international relations, including the harsh treatment of Germany and Austria, contributing to the rise of the Third Reich
Great Depression
The worldwide Great Depression contributed to the rise of militaristic and expansionist ideologies in Germany, Italy, and Japan
Resource Ambitions
Japan's need for natural resources and Germany's ambitions for territorial expansion challenged the post-World War I international order
Nazi Ideology
The Nazi ideology classified Germans as a "master race" and Slavs as subhuman, rationalizing their expansionist goals
Japan's Ambitions in East Asia
Japan's ambition for economic supremacy in East Asia motivated its aggressive territorial acquisitions, including the occupation of large parts of China
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The roots of World War II include the rise of totalitarian regimes in ______, ______, and ______.
Germany
Italy
Japan
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The ______ and the ______ were significant events that involved concessions to Germany prior to World War II.
Anschluss
Munich Agreement
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The ______ was a non-aggression treaty between Germany and the Soviet Union that secretly agreed to divide ______.
Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
Eastern Europe
