Causes of World War II
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Introduction to World War II
Lesson Plans by Matt Campbell
The activities in this lesson plain examine how the aftermath of World War I planted the seeds of conflict that brought about World War II. Students will gain an understanding of the leaders in power at the time, the innovations made to warfare and weaponry, and the global influence of the war.
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Causes of World War 2 II - Treaty of Versailles
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- THE HIGH CONTRACTING PARTIES, In order to promote international co-operation and to achieve international peace and security by the acceptance of obligations not to resort to war by the prescription of open, just and honourable relations between nations by the firm establishment of the understandings of international law as the actual rule of conduct among Governments, and by the maintenance of justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of organised peoples with one another Agree to this Covenant of the League of Nations.
- Who signed the Treaty of Versailles?
- What was the Treaty of Versailles?
- When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
- Timeline of Events 6/1914 - Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 8/1914 - Germany Declares War on Russia 4/1917 - US Declares War on Germany
- The major countries that signed the Treaty of Versailles were Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, Germany, and The United States.
- The Treaty of Versailles was the negotiation of Allied powers over a peace treaty following World War I. The treaty redrew the map of Europe and punished Germany for initiating World War I.
- The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28th, 1919. With the signing of the treaty, World War I had officially come to an end.
- 6/1919 Treaty of Versailles
- Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
- Causes of World War II: The Treaty of Versailles
- Why was the Treaty of Versailles a cause of World War II?
- Germany Must: 1. Greatly limit their military size 2. Surrender German lands 3. Pay massive war reperations 4. Admit blame for WW1
- The Treaty of Versailles was signed at the Palace of Versailles in France.
- Many historians argue that the Treaty of Versailles lead to World War II due to the harsh penalties mixed with an inadequate enforcement of these penalties lead to a humiliated and vengeful German state.
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