World War II transformed America's culture, technology, and economy, and had a lasting impact on how Americans saw themselves and their country's place in the world. This war, also referred to as the “good war” was between the United States and the other Allies on one side, and Nazi Germany, imperial Japan and the other Axis countries on the other. It was a well-defined conflict between the good and the evil. Although nothing classified as a war can truly be good, the effects
There were six main causes that led to World War II. Germany’s economy was in ruins after World War I. After the Treaty of Versailles was signed, Germany had to pay reparations. This forced Germany into a state of anarchy. Their poor economy led to a weak government,
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When the concentration camps throughout Europe were liberated, the world was shocked to find out that around twelve million people had been murdered in total. Because genocide had never been publicly recognized before, there were no formal laws against such mass murder. Instead, the Nuremberg Trials during which Hitler's remaining officials were declared guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Nuremberg trials were a milestone toward the establishment of a permanent international court, and an important precedent for dealing with later instances of genocide and other crimes against humanity. Another result of World War II was the formation of the United Nations. After the World War I, the Allies created the League of Nations, whose purpose was to keep peace and stability in Europe. When they created the United Nations in 1945, the Allies made sure to make important adjustments. They split the power among the United Kingdom, France, United States, China, and the Union of Soviet Socialist …show more content…
One way that World War II could have been prevented was by changes to the Treaty of Versailles. Because the the treaty was extremely harsh towards Germany, it brought them high debt and high rates of unemployment. Germany’s state of depression caused by the treaty made Hitler’s transition to gain power go more smoothly, because the citizens wanted a more radical leader that promised them change. Once Hitler was in power, his quest for European domination and revenge for the treaty was inevitable. If the Treaty of Versailles was less harsh towards Germany, the war could have potentially been avoided. The failure of the League of Nations was another way that World War II could have been prevented. The main problem in the League of Nations was that it had no real military might and no standing army. This meant that they could not enforce any decisions they make. Also nations were free to join and leave the League as they pleased. The League was never able to show any military might to punish aggressors. They allowed Hitler to freely annex land, the Japanese to
The Treaty of Versailles provoked WWII by demanding the obliteration of Germany’s army, huge sums of reparations, and total mortification of Germany. All of these factors drove Germany to get their own revenge, and show the world they were not
The Treaty of Versailles,which ended WWI, led to the start of WWII. The Germans as one of the axis powers in world war II were the cause of world war II. The Treaty of Versailles treated Germany harshly in at least three ways is Territorial Loss, Military Reduction and Economic Reparation and War Guilt.
Another reason for how the Versailles Treaty caused World War II is how it forced Germany to pay an unfair amount of reparations to the other major nations. As said in document C, article 233 of the Treaty, “The Commission shall … draw up a schedule of payments prescribing the time and manner for securing and discharging the entire obligations within a period of thirty years”. Despite Germany having some part in the chaos of WWI, the 132 billion gold marks that Germany had to pay every year was unnecessary, even when that number dropped 20 billion gold marks. This cruel way of compensation was hated by German citizens and when Hitler rose to power, he sought to stop this reparation payment cycle after the second year of paying. Finally, The Versailles Treaty placed the blame of the entire war on Germany.
World War Two was one of the most devastating wars in United States history. Across oceans into foreign territory the U.S. lost more than 400,000 troops in combat. Not only did this war affect the military but the homefront as well. World War two helped the U.S. economy pull out of the great depression and gave women rights that they couldn’t obtain before the war. Women could now endeavor in previous places held by men to aid the war effort.
Due to Germany taking back the colonies lost after World War I and forming an alliance with Austria, Germany’s actions against the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the cause of World War II. After Germany got slapped with a $33 Billion dollar war reparation bill and Kaiser Wilhelm was removed from power, Germany was a mess, which allowed the rise of Hitler. Hitler, being a former Iron Cross winning
World War II was one of the bloodiest wars ever fought. World War II cost over 60 million lives and trillions of dollars. However, the entire war could of been prevented. Many wars in history could have been prevented. Rash decisions ignite wars and change history forever. One example of a rash decision is the Treaty of Versailles. The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to pay excessive reparations. This was impossible at the time, as the country was just in a long and expensive war. Another irrational decision was the laws of the League of Nations. The League of Nations was a good idea, but it had flaws. Allowing members to leave the League of Nations at anytime without consequences is an example of a flaw. Germany used this to their advantage and left it in 1933. Finally, the leaders of Europe should not have pacified Hitler, like they did in the Munich Conference in 1938. Changes to the Treaty of Versailles, and the League of Nations, and by not practicing a policy of appeasement against Hitler could have prevented World War II.
Although measures were set in place to avoid a second world war, many things caused it to be inevitable. The Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Hitler, the rise of Japan as a world power, the rise of fascism in Italy and the League of Nations were all factors which contributed to the cause of World War II.
When the war ended,world war one to be exact,surprisingly everything went back to normal.But the economy changed drastically. New technology and rations went away and the economy stabilized or started stabilizing, at least. I remember when it all happened. The end of World War I, and all the soldiers came home except the fallen, and yet all shall be remembered and honored even in death. But farming and food started back as normal, farming started again and rations were gone.
World War II (WWII) had an immense effect on the United States; culturally, economically, and industrially. Although no battles were fought on American soil, the war affected all phases of American life. Among the infinite of changes experienced by Americans during this time, there was a big shift in the industrial complex, a re-imagining of the role of women in society, and economic boost. Social shifts began to shape a new national identity which would change the country forever.
As a result of World War I, Germany was forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles, made to pay for the war, and had to disarm themselves, which directly led into World War II. Germany went down the tubes after they were forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles. There economy crashed and there money had just about no value. Many people that World War II was just a 20 year break from World War I. They were right because just about 20 years later World War II started. There are many things that could contribute to starting the war but these are the main point and the most recognized.
When people think about World War II, they normally associate it with Hitler, genocide, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and other negative things; however, there were some positive impacts it had on the United States. Economically, the United States and other countries around the world were devastated by the crashing of the stock market. Unemployment rate was at a high point, Hitler was gaining control of Europe, and we were trying to remain isolationists. Once we intervened in the war, we were pulled out of the depression by the increase of jobs, the women’s rights movement began and established legal equality, the baby boom and suburban boom began, and the United States went from
Through the Treaty of Versailles, the Great Depression of 1929, and political appointment by incompetent yet manipulative government officials, Adolf Hitler was able to silently rise to power in Germany, consequently causing the Second World War.
The Treaty of Versailles was the origin of all the problems that occurred to ignite the WWII. The treaty of Versailles was originally done to spread peace between countries and cool down the aggression that was spreading all over Europe. The treaty was believed to be an
The grounds for World War II were set at the end of World War I when a very fragile and unstable Germany looked towards a young and ambitious man named Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist party, for aid. (livescience) Adolf Hitler was a powerful speaker, he was able to take control of Germany by seducing the crowds with ideas of a perfect Germany, the greatness of Germany, and how the Treaty of Versailles caused the collapse and ruin of Germany. Political and social groups can influence society and government like National Socialist was able to influence Germany and the Government to follow Adolf Hitler.
From the Treaty of Versailles, to the rise of Hitler, and the failure of the League of Nations, there were many causes that lead up to World War II. World War I left Germany with many shortfalls, thus leaving them in the hands of the Treaty of Versailles. Rather unfair of a Treaty, this left Germany once again looking for another way out. A country resented by many had no other choice but to feel optimistic toward Adolph Hitlers empty promises… making it substantially simple for him to gain power so quick. Throw in the Great Depression, and you have a vastly unstable world, which the Germans believed Hitler would lead them out of.