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• appeasement is a major cause of ww2 as it allowed Hitler to take over all of Czechoslovakia
• Another form of appeasement the Abyssinian crisis where Italy invaded Abyssinia and the league failed to do anything
• name the seven causes of ww2

  failure of the League of Nations, American isolationism, treaty of versailles, Poland invasion, nazi soviet pact, hitlers aims, British appeasement
• Treaty of Versailles was a major cause of World War Two because it made Germany feel humiliated and angry towards France and Britain who had imposed such harsh terms on them. This anger led to Hitler coming into power and starting another war.
• American Isolationism was a major cause of World War Two because America did not want to get involved with European affairs and refused to join the League of Nations which meant that there was no one powerful enough to stand up against Germany when he started his aggressive actions.
• The failure of the league of nations was a major cause of WW2 because they were unable to stop Mussolini from taking over Ethiopia or prevent Japan from attacking China.
• Nazi-Soviet Pact was a major cause of World War Two because it allowed Hitler to focus on conquering Western Europe while Stalin expanded eastward. It also prevented an alliance between Britain and Russia, making it easier for Hitler to attack both countries simultaneously.
• Nazi-Soviet Pact was a major cause of World War Two because it gave Hitler the opportunity to attack Poland without fear of retaliation from Russia.
• Hitler's aims were a major cause of World War Two because he wanted to expand German territory and believed that Germans were superior to other races. He also wanted to create Lebensraum (living space) for the German people.
• British Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it allowed Hitler to expand his empire without facing any consequences. The policy of appeasement gave Hitler confidence to continue his aggression and eventually lead to the outbreak of WWII.
• British Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because by giving in to Hitler's demands, Britain encouraged him to be more aggressive and eventually lead to the outbreak of war.
• The Treaty of Versailles was a major cause of WWII because it limited Germany's ability to produce weapons and military equipment. This restriction prevented Germany from building up its armed forces and defending itself against aggression.
• The Treaty of Versailles was a major cause of WWII because it forced Germany to pay huge reparations to France and Britain. These payments drained Germany's economy and caused widespread poverty and unemployment.
• The Treaty of Versailles was a major cause of WWII because it left Germany with no army or navy which meant they were unable to defend themselves against other countries. This weakness encouraged other countries like Japan and Italy to attack Germany without fear of retaliation.
• Hitler's aims were a major cause of World War Two because he wanted to create Lebensraum (living space) for Germans by expanding their territory through conquest. He believed that this would solve economic problems and make Germany more powerful.
• British Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because Chamberlain gave away Czechoslovakia without consulting other allies like France or the USA. This weakened the Allies and encouraged Hitler to continue his expansionist policies.
• Hitler's Aims were a major cause of World War Two because he wanted to expand German territory and create Lebensraum (living space) for Germans. He believed that this could only be achieved through conquest and expansion.
• Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it showed weakness and encouraged Hitler to be more aggressive towards other countries.
• Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it showed weakness and encouraged Hitler to continue his expansionist policies. The British government hoped that by giving him what he wanted, he would be satisfied and not start a war.
• Poland Invasion was a major cause of World War Two because it showed that Hitler was willing to use force to achieve his goals. The Allies could have stopped him at this point but instead chose to negotiate with him, allowing him to gain even more territory.
• Failure of Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it allowed Hitler to take over Austria and Czechoslovakia without any resistance. It also gave him confidence to invade Poland knowing that Britain and France wouldn't do anything about it.
• British Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it allowed Hitler to continue expanding his empire without facing any consequences. The policy of appeasement encouraged other countries to follow suit, leading to a lack of unity among Allied powers.
• Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it showed weakness and emboldened Hitler to take further action.
• German rearmament was a major cause of World War Two because it violated the Treaty of Versailles and made Germany appear as a threat to its neighbors.
• German Aggression was a major cause of World War Two because Hitler had a strong desire to conquer new territories and believed that Germans were superior to other races. This led him to invade Austria and Czechoslovakia, as well as start World War II by invading Poland.
• Poland Invasion was a major cause of World War Two because it marked the beginning of Hitler's aggression towards other countries. His invasion of Poland sparked declarations of war by Britain and France, drawing them into the conflict.
• Failure of Collective Security was a major cause of World War Two because it failed to prevent Hitler from expanding his empire through force. The League of Nations lacked the power to enforce its decisions and member states were unwilling to take action against Germany.
• Germany's desire for revenge against France was a major cause of World War Two because it led to the invasion of Belgium and Luxembourg, which ultimately resulted in the outbreak of war.
• Blitzkrieg tactics were a major cause of World War Two because they allowed Germany to quickly conquer Poland and then move onto other countries. They used fast moving tanks and planes to surprise their enemies and overwhelm them.
• The Treaty of Versailles was a major cause of WWII because it imposed harsh economic sanctions on Germany, leading to widespread poverty and resentment towards the Allies.
• The League of Nations failed as a major cause of WWII because it did not have enough power to enforce its decisions on member states. It relied too heavily on diplomacy instead of taking strong action when necessary.
• Germany's desire for revenge was a major cause of WWII because they felt humiliated and betrayed by the Treaty of Versailles. They saw themselves as victims of unfair treatment and sought to regain their former glory through conquest.
• The failure of the League of Nations was a major cause of WWII because it lacked the authority to prevent aggression or take decisive action against violators. Its weaknesses made it difficult to stop Hitler's expansionist policies.
• Hitler's aims were a major cause of World War Two because he wanted to unite all German-speaking people under one flag. This included Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and parts of Russia.
• German nationalism was a major cause of WWII because it fueled anti-semitic sentiment and led to the persecution of Jews. Nationalist leaders like Adolf Hitler used this sentiment to gain support and promote their own agendas.
• Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it allowed Hitler to gain power and influence over Europe without facing any opposition. It also made other European powers believe that appeasing Hitler was the best way to avoid conflict.
• Appeasement was a major cause of World War Two because it allowed Hitler to gain power and influence without facing any opposition. It also showed that appeasing him worked, encouraging further aggressive actions.
• Hitler's aims were a major cause of World War Two because he wanted to establish a new world order based on Nazi ideology. This involved spreading Nazism throughout Europe and beyond.
• Germany's rearmament was a major cause of World War Two because it made them stronger militarily and allowed them to invade Poland in September 1939.
• The Munich Agreement was a major cause of World War Two because it showed that appeasement worked and encouraged Hitler to demand more territorial gains. The agreement also led to the disintegration of Czechoslovakia and the loss of its independence.