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Treaty of Versailles is Signed
World War 1 ends by the treaty of Versailles. The treaty heavily punishes Germany. People who wrote the treaty would be British David Lloyd George, French representative George Clemenceau and for the U.S Woodrow Wilson. Lead to WW2: Angered many Germans who wanted revenge. Citation: Pruitt, Sarah. “How the Treaty of Versailles and German Guilt Led to World War II.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 29 June 2018, www.history.com/news/treaty-of-versailles-world-war-ii-german-guilt-effects. -
League of Nations
Was the world's first International Security Organization, created so solve international conflicts. The United States do not become a member and nor are Germany and the Soviet Union. How it lead to WW2: Exposed weaknesses which encouraged Hitler to invade. Citation: https://www.bartleby.com/essay/The-Failure-of-the-League-of-Nations-PKQ9LWZVC -
Communist International / Third International
Was founded in March 1919 to coordinate communist movement. Planted communist parties in almost all European countries. By emphasizing its revolutionary purpose, Lenin hoped that it would transform the world into a system of Soviet Republics. How it lead to WW2: Some countries didn't want the spread of communism Citation: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/int/comintern.htm -
Fascism in Italy
Founded by Benito Mussolini, WW1 veteran. It used terror and intimidation to control the masses. Advocated Italian Nationalism. -
Hopeful Years
From 1924 - 1929
Era of good feelings in Europe
Major agreements take place during this time
Germany is admitted into the League of Nations during this time How this lead to WW2: Raised German Morale and other European countries. Citation: https://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/interwaryears/ -
Stalin in Russia
Stalin comes into power after the death of Lenin, the previous leader of Russia. He proceeds to create lots of change throughout Russia whether through purging the people or making new policies. How this contributed to WW2: He launched invasions and was allied with Hitler. Citation: https://www.history.com/topics/russia/joseph-stalin -
Great Depression
The American stock market crashes. This would effect the whole world because most countries relied on trade with the America's or they had gotten loans from America during the Great War. How it lead to WW2: Unemployment would lead to dictators who tried to take things by force. Citation: https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/great-depression-history -
Japan invades Manchuria
Japan declares war on China in Manchuria, by invading with Japanese soldiers. America tries to stop them but to no avail. This causes a lot of blame on the League of Nations because they were not able to stop them, which would lessen the faith in them. How this lead to WW2: Decreased faith in the League of Nations. Citations: http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/China/JapanManchuria.html -
Third Reich
The Weimar Republic is ended through the rise of power in the Nazi's. Hitler becomes chancellor (prime minister) and is in full command. How this lead to WW2: Since Hitler was in command, he could do what he wanted to do, and that was to rebirth Germany. Citation: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/third-reich-an-overview -
Germany goes alone
Hitler decides to withdraw from the League of Nations and the disarmament conference. How this lead to WW2: Hitler had even more control of Germany, and didn't have many outside voices because of the withdraw. Citation: https://www.ushmm.org/learn/timeline-of-events/1933-1938
