Question It is argued that the seeds of the Second World War had been planted by the peace treaties that formally brought the First World War to an end. Explain and also highlight the other factors that led to the Second World War. ( 20 Marks 400 Words)
Understanding of question: List the unfair provisions of the treaty of Versailles and Treaty of Paris. Discuss other factors that contributed to WW II. | ||
Introduction | The First World War was called the war to end all wars, yet many unfair provisions of the peace treaties that followed this war further instigated hatred in Europe. It laid down the foundations of Second World War as can be understood through following points: | |
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Main Body | Treaty of Versailles and humiliation of Germany:
Paris Peace conference and Establishment of League of Nations:
But there were factors other than these treaties which also contributed to the culmination of the Second World War:
1. Promises of restoration of Germany’s position as world power, colonial expansion and revenge from the perpetrators of treaty of Versailles by Hitler 2. Organisation of armed gangs in Italy by the Fascists.
1. As per Treaty of Versailles, German army was limited to 1,00,000 men but they overlooked the increase of its strength to 8,00,000. 2. Indifference to Nazi and Fascist intervention to overthrow republicans in Spain and occupation of Austria by Germany.
1. Government of Japan passed in to the hands of the Shoguns or the military elites.
1. Formation of Axis power of Germany, Italy and Japan and Allied Forces- Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S. and China.
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Conclusion | There were several factors that led to the Second World War but it essentially was the product of imperialist ambitions and rivalries among the European powers |
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