Causes of WWII

Question 1

Q: What were the key economic consequences of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

Answer 1

A: Massive reparations, hyperinflation, unemployment, and poverty in the 1920s and early 1930s.

Question 2

Q: What military restrictions were placed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 2

A: Army limited to 100,000 troops, no air force, tanks, or submarines; Rhineland demilitarized.

Question 3

Q: How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to Hitler’s rise to power?

Answer 3

A: It created resentment and economic hardship, which Hitler exploited by promising to reverse it and restore German strength.

Question 4

Q: Why did the League of Nations fail to prevent WWII?

Answer 4

A: It had no military power, lacked U.S. membership, and failed to stop Hitler’s violations of the Treaty.

Question 5

Q: What is appeasement and how did it encourage WWII?

Answer 5

A: Appeasement is giving in to avoid conflict; Britain and France allowed Hitler to take territories, encouraging further aggression.

Question 6

Q: How did the Great Depression help cause WWII?

Answer 6

A: It led to poverty and distrust in democratic governments, enabling dictators like Hitler to gain support.