Causes of WWII

Treaty of Versailles The Treaty of was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed on 28 June 1919.

Rise of Fascism in Italy One leader and one party. Everything in society is controlled by the government. No opposition or protests are tolerated Propaganda and censorship are widely practiced.

Great Depression 1929 stock market crashed in the United States Economies plummeted. Many people turned to powerful leaders and governments.

Japanese Expansionism The growth of Japan

Anti- Communism Everything is controlled by government (society)

Appeasement The act of giving in to an enemy demands in hopes of avoiding further conflict. In 11938, Hitler demanded that Czechoslovakia give land to Germany.

Militarism An important aspect of militarism is that the glorification of was is incorporated into all levels of society. The glorification of war in which a nation strengths its military and stock piles weapons in preparation for war.

Nationalism Is the belief in the superiority of ones own nation over all others. It can lead to major conflicts between nations.

American Isolationism The U.S. was in a major depression throughout the 1930s and was mostly concerned with its own problems America stayed neutral