Second World War: causes 1 (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was Treaty of Versailles signed?
When was Treaty of Versailles signed?
28 June 1919
Treaty of Versailles terms on Germany were?
Treaty of Versailles terms on Germany were?
Extremely severe
How Hitler used Treaty resentment
How Hitler used Treaty resentment
Gained support, people overlooked him breaking treaty terms
Where did Poland take territory from (1919)?
Where did Poland take territory from (1919)?
From Germany and USSR
Where did German speakers live after Versailles?
Where did German speakers live after Versailles?
Millions lived outside Germany's borders
Did USA join League of Nations?
Did USA join League of Nations?
No, never joined
Military capability League of Nations lacked
Military capability League of Nations lacked
An army
What Manchuria Crisis showed about League
What Manchuria Crisis showed about League
Couldn't stand up to powerful countries
What Abyssinian Crisis revealed about League
What Abyssinian Crisis revealed about League
Couldn't act even when member Italy was wrong
Great Depression start year
Great Depression start year
1929
USA foreign policy during Great Depression
USA foreign policy during Great Depression
Retreated into isolationism
Great Depression's effect on dictators
Great Depression's effect on dictators
Created perfect conditions for them to gain power
Why Depression stopped military action
Why Depression stopped military action
Countries couldn't afford to maintain large armies
Japan invaded Manchuria year
Japan invaded Manchuria year
1931
Italy invaded Abyssinia year
Italy invaded Abyssinia year
1935