📚 Part 1: Identifying Causes of WWII

1. Which of the following was a major political cause of WWII?

The rise of fascist dictatorships in Germany and Italy

The invention of new farming techniques

The construction of the Panama Canal

The discovery of oil in the Middle East

2. The Treaty of Versailles contributed to WWII because it:

Gave Germany too much power in Europe

Created harsh economic penalties that angered Germans

Prevented the formation of the United Nations

Ended all trade between European countries

3. Which events helped lead to WWII? (Check all that apply)

Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939

The Great Depression causing economic hardship

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

Hitler's rise to power in Germany

The policy of appeasement by Britain and France

4. Fill in the blank: The policy of _____________ meant that Britain and France tried to avoid war by giving in to Hitler's early demands.

Answer: _________________________

✏️ Part 2: Analyzing Causes by Category

5. Complete the graphic organizer by writing one cause of WWII in each category:

Political Cause:

Economic Cause:

Military Cause:

6. Using evidence from the sources provided in class, explain how the Treaty of Versailles created conditions that led to WWII:

7. Explain two major causes of WWII and why they were important in leading to the conflict:

8. Reflection: What lessons can we learn from the causes of WWII that are important for preventing conflicts today?