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Why? (underlying causes of WWII)

1. Treaty of Versailles. A. Germany lost land to surrounding nations. B. War Reparations. Victorious Leaders: Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, and Woodrow Wilson during negotiations for the Treaty. Why? (underlying causes of WWII). 2. World-wide Depression.

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Why? (underlying causes of WWII)

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  1. 1. Treaty of Versailles A. Germany lost land to surrounding nations B. War Reparations Victorious Leaders: Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, and Woodrow Wilson during negotiations for the Treaty Why? (underlying causes of WWII)

  2. 2. World-wide Depression A. The Depression made Germany’s debt even worse. B. Desperate people turn to desperate leaders 1) Hitler seemed to provide solutions to Germany’s problems 1923 - Wallpapering with German Deutschmarks Why? (underlying causes of WWII)

  3. 2. World-wide Depression 2) Hitler provided scapegoats for Germany’s problems (foreigners, Jews, communists,Gypsies, mentally ill, homosexuals). 3) Kristallnacht - vandalism and destruction of Jewish property, including synagogues. Why? (underlying causes of WWII)

  4. The Rise of Dictators (cont.) Section 1-8 • Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. • Germans rallied around Hitler, who gained popularity by exploiting German concerns over the hard times there. • They too had high inflation and unemployment. • The frustration of the harsh terms of the Versailles treaty, in which Germany lost territory and made huge payments to the Allies, also gave Germans a reason to rally around Hitler. (pages 752–755) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

  5. The Rise of Dictators (cont.) Section 1-9 • In 1921 Hitler became chairman of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party (the Nazi Party). • The party members believed Germans were superior to all others. • The Nazis’ anti-Semitism, or hatred of Jews, drove them to discriminate against and persecute Jews. • Democratic rule ended in 1933 in favor of totalitarian rule. • All opposition was put down and the government controlled all aspects of people’s lives. • Hitler rebuilt Germany’s military strength and formed an alliance with Italy in 1936. (pages 752–755) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

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