what were the causes of World War 2?
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Answer:
(1) Faulty Peace
Settlement:
The peace settlement made by Treaty of Versailles (1919) was faulty and contained the germs of the Second World War. Both the manner in which the treaty was concluded as well as the specific provisions that it contained led the defeated nations, particularly Germany, to feel humiliated as a forcibly suppressed nation. This treaty was imposed by the victors on the defeated and was not negotiated in a spirit of give and take. It had the germs of a new war.
2. Rise of Nazism in Germany:
Extreme and narrow nationalism of Germany, Italy and Japan was one of the chief causes of the Second World War. The humiliating terms of the Treaty of Versailles made the German love for nationalism stronger. The problems faced by Germany made the people more conscious of the need for unity and strength. For this purpose, they willingly accepted the dictatorship of Hitler and his policy of restoring the prestige of Germans by taking revenge upon those responsible for humiliating Germany at the Paris Peace Conference.
3. Rise of Fascism in Italy :
The failure of Italy to secure the desired gains at the Paris Peace Conference made it thoroughly dissatisfied and annoyed with the role of Britain and France. The economic depression of 1930s gave a further blow to Italy’s power. It was under these circumstances that Mussolini and his Fascist Party came to power and held out the promise to make Italy rich and powerful.
4. Failure of the League to act as an International Peace Keeper:
The League of Nations was created in 1919 for securing international peace. However, due to several structural defects, like the provision for unanimous decisions, lack of adequate resources etc., as well as due to the unhelpful environment, the League failed to work effectively as an instrument of peace. It lacked the strong organisation needed to command respect among the nations. Its Covenant was observed more in breach than in compliance.
Answer:
Causes of World War II
The Failure of Peace Efforts. ...
The Rise of Fascism. ...
Formation of the Axis Coalition. ...
German Aggression in Europe. ...
The Worldwide Great Depression. ...
Mukden Incident and the Invasion of Manchuria (1931) ...
Japan invades China (1937) ...
Pearl Harbor and Simultaneous Invasions (early December 1941)