...In the years preluding World War II, the German government had gone under drastic changes under the new chancellor, Adolf Hitler. Hitler despised the Treaty of Versailles, and sought to build a greater Germany in defiance of the Treaty. Hitler began to rebuild the military in secret, and soon, rearmed the Rhineland area bordering France, in clear violation of the Treaty. After this action passed with no action taken by Great Britain or France, Hitler became more aggressive, and set his sights on Austria. Austria’s population was almost entirely Germanic, and almost everyone spoke German. Hitler’s idea of a greater Germany included the unification of all Germanic peoples into one German Reich. So, Hitler’s troops soon marched into Austria...
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...All about World War II Brian Johnson 4201689 HIST102 D001 Dr. Reginald Jayne April 15, 2012 World War II was a part of the effect of World War I. According to World War 2 Info, “the origins of the Second World War are generally viewed as being traced back to the First World War.” (World War 2 2012) World War 2 happened between 1930s to the mid 1940s in Europe and Asia. In Europe, the war began on September 1, 1939 when the Nazi Germans led by Hitler invaded Poland. On September 2, 1945; the war ended with the relinquishing of Japan. In the early 1930s in Asia, World War 2 started in China and ended on May 8, 1945 with the surrender of Germany. World War II was the biggest armed disagreement in history involving most of the world and it involved using nuclear weapons to win (World War 2 2012) This war went from Europe to Asia and battles even occur in Africa and the Americas. They were also naval battles upon the waters. Within this war, there were millions of civilians that were killed by the Nazis and others. (World War 2 2012) Approximately fifty million people died as a result of World War II. Events Leading Up to World War II There were many events led to World War II. In Germany, on January 30, 1933; President von Hindenburg selected Adolf Hitler as Chancellor for Germany. (World War 2 History 2012) When the President died, Hitler assumed the office of President temporarily and all of its powers according to the Weimar Constitution. (World War 2 History 2012)...
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...WORLD WAR II Name: Richard Barrett ID#: 1500836 Tutor: Mr. Oswy Gayle Date: November 8, 2015 School: University of Technology Jamaica TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Introduction 1 Leading up to World War II 2 Starting of World War II 3 Allied Victory of the World War II 4 End of World War II 5 INTRODUCTION The insecurity was produced in Europe by the First World War I (1914-1918) set the opening for another international conflict which is World War II- which broke out two decades later and would have proven more devastating/ destructive. Rising to authority in an economically and political uncertainty Germany, Adolph Hitler and his National Socialist (Nazis Party) rearmed the nation and signed strategic treaties with Italy and Japan to further his plan of world domination. Hitler’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany and at this time World War II had begun. Over the next years, the war would take more lives and destroy more land and property around the world than previous wars. Among the estimated 45-60 million people killed, where 6 million Jews were killed by the Nazis in the Nazis concentration camps as part of Hitler diabolic evil “Final solution” known as Holocaust. LEADING TO WORLD WAR II The devastation of the Great War also known as World War I as known...
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...horrible things Nazi Germany did during World War II. But we get a better idea how that war started by learning about how World War I ended. The Versailles Treaty was created by the winners of World War I like France, Great Britian, and the United States to make peace. How did it help contribute to an even worse war less than twenty years later? The Treaty of Versailles helped because World War II by treating Germany harshly. This harsh treatment can be seen in three areas: territorial losses, military...
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...World War II: Before Pearl Harbor World War II: Before Pearl Harbor Why did the United States get involved in World War II prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor? There are several reasons for this and all of them could be looked at as damaging to the United States in more ways than one. Throughout this examination of World War II, most individuals look at Pearl Harbor as the starting point for World War II; however, involvement from the United States was looming throughout the war prior to the attack on the United States naval base on a quiet morning of December 07, 1941 right off the Pacific. Throughout the duration of this paper, Hitler’s Germany, Allied Powers, and the Japanese all had a ton to do with the United States entering the World War II landscape. Also, the Neutrality Acts and Lend-Lease programs will also be big points of emphasis as well throughout the duration of this paper. Neutrality Acts and Germany’s Influence By the beginning stages of World War II, Nazi Germany were not too thrilled with American supply ships providing aid and assistance via workers and supplies to Allied troops during the war. The Allied troops consisted of Russia, England, China, and France and they were key allies of the United States at that point in time during the war, in which Nazi Germany at the time objected to (Mintz, 2007). Before things took a turn for the worse in regards to war efforts, the United States Congress approved the “Neutrality Acts”, which were created simply...
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...AC100007506 Assignment 06 HS250 World Civilizations II World War I commenced in the year 1914 and remarkebly lasting for four long years until 1918. All of the powers in 1914 expected a short war; none had made any economic preparations for a long war, such as stockpiling food or critical raw materials. The longer the war went on, the more the advantages went to the Allies, with their larger, deeper, more versatile economies and better access to global supplies. Many nations were involved in the war and we were fighting in almost all of the continents. During this war, much life was lost, and many changes came about as a result. The end of the war was a mark in history that brought about major social, cultural, political, and economic change, and thier adverse side effects. During World War I, Germany was in the beginning of its prime, a great nation with sheer power and strength. Germany can be indentified as the nation that was at the core of the world war. DuringWorld War I, the German Empirewas one of the Central Powers. Gemany had the presence of a massive army and state of the art machineries that enhanced warfare activities, steereing the war. Among the nations in the central powers, Germany was the strongest and controlled the entireity of the Tripple Entente. Germany is considered responsible and is the nation behind the first world. They wereresponsiblr for the majority of activities in different parts of the globe causing an increase in the war. The German revolution can...
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...Thesis statement: Germany should not be alone blamed for the World War I, because the major cause of World War I is imperialism and nationalism. Also Austro-Hungary physically started the war, while other leaders of major power knew the war would break out, but nobody did anything to stop it. The World War I was one of the most horrific event in the world history. It led to the fallen of four great imperialist empires such as Germany, Russia, Austro-Hungary, and Turkey. In four years, “the war costed over 15 million people dead” (White 1). It also planted the seed of the World War II. Even though the World War I was ended about a century ago, but it is still a fascinating subject for modern historians to debate. Especially, the question that...
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...Power had a large impact on the start of World War II. The people in Italy and Germany wanted a powerful leader to lead them. This is known as fascism, and it was another major cause of World War II. Two men were able to fill Italy's and Germany's need for a strong leader, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Both men were able to gain the trust of their people through their public speech campaigns. Their combined ambitions drove Italy and Germany on a quest to conquer the rest of Europe and become the two most powerful nations. Hitler and Mussolini both respected each other and their goals and decided to form and alliance. With the combined forces of Italy and Germany, and later Japan, Hitler and Mussolini led their nations to a war to conquer...
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...6.2.4 d World War II Timeline 1933 1936 November 9, 1938 Reichskristallnacht, Crystal Night September 3, 1939 September 10, 1939 October 1939 December 1939 April 1940 May 10, 1940 May 12, 1940 May 14, 1940 May 20, 1940 May 28, 1940 June 10, 1940 June 22, 1940 July 10, 1940 to October 31, 1940 November 1940 September 1940 June 1941 September 27, 1941 October 1941 November 1941 December 1941 December 7, 1941 December 1941 December 25, 1941 December 1941 1942 – 1944 1942 February 1942 Hitler comes to power in Germany. Hitler and Mussolini sign pact. Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues are looted and burned by Nazis. Many Jews are killed, and thousands are taken to concentration camps. France and Great Britain declare war on Germany. Canada declares war on Germany. Poland surrenders to Germany. First Canadian troops arrive in Britain. Germany invades Denmark and Norway. Germany invades Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Great Britain. Germany invades France. Dutch army surrenders to Germany. German Army reaches the English Channel. Belgium surrenders to Germany. Italy declares war on Britain and France. France surrenders to Germany. Canada expands war effort. Battle of Britain begins: Canada participates in air fights over the English Channel. Troops and equipment from Canada start moving in carriers across the Atlantic. Battle of the Atlantic is underway. Italy invades...
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...to dissect creation and find some sort of semblance of meaning that might justify our existence. The list of our accomplishments is immeasurably vast. However, man might have proved that he can reach for ideals, but he has not proved that he can maintain them. We may have climbed mountains, but we have not been able to live for long in such high places. Despite our accomplishments, humanity’s failings have been just as extensive. Our history is also scarred with a long list of wars, injustices, unnecessary deaths, prejudices, hatreds, and disappointments. The pinnacle of our shortcomings, the end-point to our intellectual development as a species, can best be understood in the context of our World Wars. Although humanity has always lived side-by-side with war, never before in our history has so much widespread violence destroyed so many idyllic hopes and dreams. Never before was there such an example of our ignorance as a species, and blatant disregard for our intellectual successes. Both World Wars demonstrate...
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...World War II: Its Causes, Effects, and the Aftermath An American Story History 202 Matt Shaffer July 22, 2010 Known as one of the bloodiest wars in world history, World War II brought about many new changes of how wars are fought and had a great impact on humanity. More than 50 countries were involved in the war, and the entire world felt its effects. World War II killed more people, was more expensive, and created more drastic changes in almost every country than any other war in history. Tactical warfare was greatly influenced, as well as the major player for the center of world power. Following World War I, the United States conquered the entire world market of food and industry. Germany, Japan, and Italy became anxious to expand and increase their power, and they felt as though they were at a disadvantage in trying to compete with other countries for world markets. These three nations felt that other nations unjustly controlled the majority of the world’s wealth. As a result, they began to find lands to take over that they believed to be their cut of the world’s resources. In helping on doing so, military leaders in Japan took over the government, and Adolf Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. By 1939, there was an all out war in Europe (“Stanovov,” 2000). In America, people were divided on their opinions of the United States involvement in the war. Most wanted the Allied nations to prevail; however, they also wanted the U.S. to stay out of the war. Others...
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...Germany’s Allies and disagreeably signed by Germany. It was intended to end the First World War and to prevent the Second World War. The treaty contained many parts and articles; one being The League of Nations that was created by United States president, Woodrow Wilson. As a result of the treaty, Germany was forced to reduce the size of their army and they were restricted heavy artillery. They also lost a great deal of their land and money. Instead of preventing World War II, The Treaty of Versailles activated it (Brower& Sanders, 2014). Germany’s Economy In the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was instructed to lose a great deal of their land including Saar, West Prussia, Malmedy, Memel, Danzig, and Upper Silesia. These pieces of land were given to other countries like Belgium, France, Lithuania, and Poland. When Germany lost their land, they also lost their farms and industries making them also lose their economy. As part of the treaty, Germany was to pay Great Britain, Belgium, and France a large sum of money, adding to the economical stress (Brower et al, 2014). This was punishment to pay for all of the damage that World War I caused. The decline in Germany’s economy caused hyperinflation (Comments of the German Delegation, 1919). Applying Principles Attributed to Wilson The Treaty of Versailles strictly put all of the blame of World War I on Germany. As a result, the treaty only punished Germany by making them pay for the war, taking their land, ruining their economy...
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...AP* World History Study Guide and Graphic Organizers – Unit 5: The Modern World, 1914 CE – present 1. World War I Students are required to know the causes, major events, and consequences of WWI 1) Causes a) Imperialism i) No new lands to expand into – some nations didn’t have many colonies (Germany, Italy) ii) Rivalries as nations competed for colonies iii) Sometimes armed conflict in colonial lands for control over resources b) Nationalism i) Pride in one’s nation, want one’s nation to be the best and most powerful ii) Fostered conflict as nations competed to be the best iii) Justified imperialism, militarism iv) Caused disruptions in multi-ethnic nations (Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire); rebellions, revolts against foreign rule c) Militarism i) Build up of a country’s military; keeping a large standing army ii) Nations expanded their militaries as a show of power iii) Arms race: each nation needed to have a standing army because their neighbors had standing armies d) Alliances i) Bismarck: German chancellor behind alliance system in Europe ii) Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy allied; France, Great Britain, Russia allied 2) Events a) Assassination of Archduke Frantz Ferdinand: Serbian terrorists kill the Austrian duke and his wife as they honeymooned in Sarajevo i) Austria demands Serbian submission ii) Russia offers to back Serbians in defying Austrians iii) Austria and Germany declare war on Serbia and Russia (along with Russia’s allies) b) Schlieffen...
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...of Versailles marked the end of the first world and was the starting point of the chain of events that enabled Germany to spark the second war shortly after. Many components of the Treaty of Versailles and the actions of the Allies contributed the toxic climate that was developing in the German state. The German economy left destroyed in the wake of World War I and the citizens of Germany feared the worst for their country’s future. The establishment of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I enabled the Nazi Party to rise to power in the German state and form a Fascist dictatorship in place of the democratic system. The Treaty of Versailles was established and signed on June 28, 1919. The treaty was the...
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