Causes of World War II

The Treaty of Versailles If Germany had refused to sign the original treaty, WWI would have continued If Germany had refused to sign the original treaty, WWI would have continued Remember: Remember: Germany had to give up its colonies Germany had to give up its colonies Limited the army numbers (100,000) Limited the army numbers (100,000) Pre-WWI territory returned to other countries Pre-WWI territory returned to other countries Had to pay reparations Had to pay reparations Forced to accept responsibility for WWI Forced to accept responsibility for WWI

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What happened in Germany? Many Germans were starving and the economy was in ruins Many Germans were starving and the economy was in ruins They felt a lot of resentment toward the Western countries They felt a lot of resentment toward the Western countries Dictatorship had failed * Dictatorship had failed *

Failure of the League of Nations Originally suggested by US President Woodrow Wilson after WWI Originally suggested by US President Woodrow Wilson after WWI Headquarters was set up in Geneva, Switzerland Headquarters was set up in Geneva, Switzerland The US decided to not join, weakening its reputation The US decided to not join, weakening its reputation Intended to settle disputes peacefully Intended to settle disputes peacefully Would prevent wars in Europe Would prevent wars in Europe

Japan Challenges the League Military officers controlled the government and pushed for Japan to become imperialistic Military officers controlled the government and pushed for Japan to become imperialistic The government began to build up the armed forces and attempted to invade Manchuria in China The government began to build up the armed forces and attempted to invade Manchuria in China China appealed to the League to help them, but it did nothing China appealed to the League to help them, but it did nothing Manchuria came under Japanese control Manchuria came under Japanese control

Italy Tests the League Italy was disappointed with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles Italy was disappointed with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles Benito Mussolini came to power as dictator of Italy, promising prosperity Benito Mussolini came to power as dictator of Italy, promising prosperity Invaded Ethiopia in 1935 and the League did not step in Invaded Ethiopia in 1935 and the League did not step in

Class Discussion Activity In groups of 3-4 people, you are to read the encyclopedia article on Canadas involvement in the League of Nations In groups of 3-4 people, you are to read the encyclopedia article on Canadas involvement in the League of Nations Once you have read the article, discuss your findings with your group-mates Once you have read the article, discuss your findings with your group-mates Finally, prepare group answers for the accompanying questions. Finally, prepare group answers for the accompanying questions. You have 20 minutes beginning now You have 20 minutes beginning now A class discussion based on your answers will follow until the end of class A class discussion based on your answers will follow until the end of class