History 1st half Flashcards
(14 cards)
What were the terms of the treaty of versailles
They had to return land to France, and other countries, there army was restricted to 100,000 men no air force and demilitarized Rhineland, they had to pay huge reparations and were blamed for the war and they couldn’t join the league of nation
How did the treaty of versailles contribute to ww2
The Treaty of Versailles created deep resentment, economic hardship, and national humiliation in Germany which fueled the rise of Adolf Hitler
What is the great depression
An severe economic crisis which say unemployment rates rise, prices rose and the standard of living dropped, as well as a lot of money lost
How did the great depression contribute to ww2
In the time of trouble Germans turned to the NAZI party for help and gave them power
What is the rise of the nazi party
The NAZI party and their leader adolf hitler were elected to government which gave them lots of power
How did the rise of the nazi party contribute to ww2
Hitler dismantled the Treaty of Versailles, aggressively expanded German territory, and pursued violent, and racist ideas to Europe.
What is militarism and expansionism
Militarism is the belief that a country needs an army and to use it, expansionism is increasing territory and power.
How did militarism and expansionism contribute to ww2
Militarism and expansionism were major causes of World War II because they led powerful nations to aggressively build up their armies and invade other countries to gain land, power, and resources.
What is the league of nations
The League of Nations was an international organization created after World War I to help keep peace and prevent future wars.
How did the failure of the league of nations contribute to ww2
It showed that aggressive countries could break the rules without punishment, encouraging people to further do wrong
What is the policy of appeasment
Making concessions to avoid a conflict
How did the policy of appeasment contribute to ww2
It allowed Hitler to grow more powerful and aggressive without punishment.
What is the invasion of poland
Germany invaded poland to gain territory
How did the invasion of poland contribute to ww2
Britain and france declared war on germany
