Unresolved tensions after WW1 contributed to WW2 The 1900s saw important developments in the formation of new political bodies as well as the flourishing of the global economy. The first communist country in the world was founded in Russia with the rise to power of the Bolsheviks under Lenin, challenging the existence of capitalism and Western ideals and practices. In addition, with the help of the Second Industrial Revolution, nations like Russia and Japan have been catching up to Western countries and assuming control of the world economy. Conflicts became increasingly fierce as new weapons emerged as a result of imperialism in Asia and Africa, including the British in India and the Scramble for Africa. The lethal weapons enabled powerful …show more content…
As a defeated country in WW1, the economic sanctions imposed on Germany created tensions within the country. At the same time, this tense situation provided an environment for an extreme force, namely the Nazis, to take power. The text of the Treaty of Versailles in Doc 3 alludes to the historical context of the harsh penalty meted out to Germany after WW1, which prevented Germany from using its colonies to aid in its post-war reconstruction. This creates geographical tensions and domestic resentment, given that the nation was dictated by outside powers. At the same time, from the historical context of Doc 6, The Dawes Plan granted Germany a substantial loan to help it stabilize its economy and pay its reparations to the Allied powers, yet it additionally forced Germany to make ongoing payments to the Allies, which had a considerable negative impact on the country’s economy and caused social and political unrest. The Dawes Plan may have appeared to offer a short-term fix for Germany’s massive debt and economic collapse, but the plan’s detrimental impacts on the German economy would eventually spark domestic shifts toward extreme power, as Adolf Hitler stands out and offers his own solution for the country’s economic damage. Doc 4 was written from the point of view of Adolf Hitler, who discussed the economic problems the country was facing and proposed his plan for Lebensraum as a solution. The aims for Lebensraum, ultimately, will serve as an excuse for the aggressive territory expansion of the Nazis. Because of the harsh economic penalty to Germany after WW1, with outside powers’ dictatorship, inner tensions generated and provided space for the Nazis to take over and implement aggressive territory expansion, which cause WW2 to
The era following the Second World War was marked by a dramatic change in the world order as countries across Africa, Asia, and Central America underwent independence movements that completely upended their political systems. The war had left the world in shambles and the widespread beliefs in Social Darwinism and the concept of a ‘superior race’ that were originally used to justify European rule in foreign areas were challenged. The political climate also changed over the span of World War 2, especially in the weakening of the imperial power’s rule as well as the newfound sense of nationalism that had been sparked in dozens of countries. People wanted change to happen in their country and supported leaders and organizations that pursued independence
Although the wars were very similar the wars did have a difference, world war one was more wester v.s. world war 2 which was more global. In world war 1 the war was fought in europe and most of the countries that were involved in world war 1 were in europe. Most other countries just helped out. In a picture of the rhineland it shows that the war was fought with france, germany, United Kingdom, and Holland.(doc 5) While in world war 2 way more countries not located in europe joined the war. The document about the yalta conference it shows the countries that were involved with world war 2.
The Harsh Punishments of World War I World War I, also known as the great war started after the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, this was the main agitator that started the great war, the assassination was followed by the domino effect. Over 30 nations were involved in World War I and there were two main sides of the war, Great Britain, France, The United States, Russia, and Italy (The Allied Powers) who fought against Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire ( The Central Powers). After the war nations agreed for this to never happen again. The Treaty of Versailles was created but helped cause WWII by treating Germany harshly, reducing their army, and by taking away their territory.
First is the worst, Second is the best, Third is the one with the treasure chest, but fourth…fourth is the one with the war guilt clause. The victorious countries in WWI included Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, later the United States, and France (which were called the Allies) were very angry and upset and needed a country to blame for all the death and destruction that was caused by the war. The country that the Allies and especially France decided to pile all the blame onto was Germany. They did this with the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh punishments on Germany and made them take the blame for the entire war, even though Germany was not the country that started World War One, Serbia was. The punishments that the Allies and
From the start of World War I in 1914 there were two different sides ,the Allied powers (which consisted of France Russia and Great Britain) ,and the Central Powers (Austria Hungary and Germany). The war began due to the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. This assassination was the straw that broke the camels back ,as tensions were already high due to militarism imperialism nationalism and the gaining of allies. At the beginning of World War I United States had a policy of neutrality ,President Woodrow Wilson said (in the message to the Senate) "every man who really loves America will speak and act in the true spirit of neutrality". The United States was afraid of getting involved in World
The Great War often referred to as World War I was a worldwide battle that lasted from 1914 to 1918. Imperialism was the motivating factor that sparked wars between nations. The Central Powers (mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey) and the Allies engaged in combat (primarily consisting of France, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Serbia, the United States, and Japan). Up until 1917, when it formally declared war on Germany, the United States remained neutral in the fight. However, the United States military and financial support of the Allies' war effort changed the course of the conflict and ultimately resulted in the Central Powers' defeat.
In the early 1900s, Social Darwinism and nationalism ideology played a large role in how nations competed for land and power. The competition was a motivation for the desire to conquer and obtain land, therefore increasing the population within the country’s power. This increased population allowed for more people for trading, marketing, serving in the military, and other important aspects of European life at the time that increased the economic and political status. World War I, which broke out in 1914, was mainly caused by the desire for colonization, unbalanced militarism, and the conflict and treaties between alliances.
The beginning of the twentieth century was fraught with tensions in Europe. Nationalism, the belief that one's country is better than all other countries, led to increased strains between nations. Ideas of imperialism, the expansion of a country to form an empire, led to the creation of colonies in areas such as the far east and Africa. This frantic struggle for land also caused hostile feelings among the European powers. Many nations knew some form of bloodshed was imminent and formed alliances in preparation.
Jace Neeb Mrs. Albright Writing 8C 9 February 2023 World War II DBQ World War II was the world's deadliest battle with over 80 million casualties. World War II was a six year war that the major countries of the world fought in. The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima killing 135,000 people.
World War II DBQ World War II was one of the most devastating and disastrous time periods in the world. World War II spanned from the years 1939-1945 and approximately 60,000,000 people were killed. (OI) During the war, the Japanese, allied with the Axis Powers, attacked an American harbor in Hawaii.
World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and involved many major countries. The war began with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany. It rapidly spread throughout Europe and progressed to outside countries. The thing that most angered Germany and could even be labeled as the origin of World War II was The Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. The treaty imposed heavy reparations on Germany, limited its military capacity, and forced it to give up territory to neighboring countries.
World War One had many legacies after it ended. A legacy that the war left was power and authority in different countries effect after the war. The powers were the Nazis in Germany, the fascist in Italy,and the Bolsheviks in Russia. After the war many people were looking for hope,which made them join groups to make them feels apart of something.
World War 1 was an atrocious war that caused millions of deaths and hundreds of billions of dollars in reparations. World War 1 lasted from 1914 to 1919 and rudimentarily, was the fight between the Allied powers and the Central powers. The Allied powers consisted of France, Great Britain, Russia, and Belgium while the Central powers consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. All countries had some participation and damage done throughout World War 1, and the countries who started the war may be obscure. However, there are some countries that can especially be picked out for their contribution and cause for the war.
Hitler was the main aggressor during 1939 who everyone appeased to, who is infamously known for his rise to power, his persecution of Jews, and his attacks on the world to dominate, that killed so many. Neville Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister, believed in the policy of appeasement and appeased Hitler at the Munich Conference which eventually lead to the start of World War II. The Western Powers responded to aggression with appeasement, and in 1939 the world was plunged into World War II, proving to the world that collective security is a better response to aggression. Hitler’s aggression was the main reason why Allied powers felt the need to appease. In 1930, after the Reichstag fire, Adolf Hitler rose to power because he was appointed
There were many reasons for aggression and atrocity of totalitarian regimes which set the stage for the involvement of America in World War II. The great depression, the stock market crash, the deep sense of betrayals, Japans invasion of China, Nanjing massacre, among many other events all lead up to World War II. All the buildup aggression can only lead to disaster and that is exactly what it lead to. Though many believe that it was the war that got us out of the great depression, it still contained a lot of negative long-lasting effects that might still be seen today. In 1931 Imperial Japan seized Manchuria and four years later they withdrew from the league of nations.