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Appeasement
In Germany, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power. After World War 1, the nations of Europe were weary and
The Germans were desperate for someone to turn around did not want another war. When countries such as Italy and
their economy and restore their national pride. Hitler Germany became aggressive and began to take over their
offered them hope. In 1934, Hitler was proclaimed the neighbors and build up their armies, countries such as
"Fuhrer" (leader) and became dictator of Germany. Britain and France hoped to keep peace through
Hitler resented the restrictions put on Germany by the "appeasement." This meant that they tried to make
Treaty of Versailles. While talking about peace, Hitler began Germany and Hitler happy rather than try to stop him. They
to rearm Germany. He allied Germany with Mussolini and hoped that by meeting his demands he would be satisfied
Italy. Then Hitler looked to restore Germany to power by and there wouldn't be any war.
expanding his empire. He first took over Austria in 1938. Unfortunately, the policy of appeasement backfired. It only
When the League of Nations did nothing to stop him, Hitler made Hitler bolder. It also gave him time to build up his
became bolder and took over Czechoslovakia in 1939. army.
Great Depression
The period before World War II
was a time of great economic • Because of the Great Depression, many countries
suffering throughout the world were experiencing strong fascist and communist
called the Great Depression. movements including France and Great Britain prior
Many people were out of work to the war.
and struggling to survive. This • Prior to World War 2, the United States attempted
created unstable governments to stay out of world issues with a policy of
and worldwide turmoil that isolationism. They were not members of the League
helped lead to World War of Nations.
• As part of their appeasement policy, Britain and
France agreed to let Hitler have part of
Czechoslovakia in the Munich Agreement.
Czechoslovakia had no say in the deal. The
Czechoslovakians called the agreement the "Munich
Dua e Sehar Betrayal."
• Japan had taken over Korea, Manchuria, and a
significant part of China before World War 2 began. 33
