Causes of World War II
Learning Objective
I can analyze the political and economic factors that led to World War Two.
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Why Did World War 2 Actually Start?
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Exit Ticket
βDescribe how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the political instability in Germany that ultimately led to World War Two. Explain how the economic hardships caused by the Great Depression created an environment in Germany that allowed the Nazi party to gain power. Analyze how the policy of appeasement, adopted by Britain and France, contributed to the escalation of German aggression and the outbreak of World War Two.β
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