Causes of World War II
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Objective
I can explain one major cause of World War II in my own words.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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According to the video, what was one of the main things that made people realize war on a large scale was possible?
Describe the Treaty of Versailles in your own words, based on what you learned from the video.
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Exit ticket
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“According to the video, what was one way the Treaty of Versailles created anger or resentment in Germany after World War I? Explain in your own words. The video describes the Treaty of Versailles as creating an "unstable economy." Explain in your own words how this instability, caused by the treaty, contributed to World War II. ”
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