Causes of World War II

Which country was forced to take responsibility for World War I under the Treaty of Versailles?

• France

• England

• United States

• Germany

Name 3 countries that began to take over surrounding countries to expand their empires?

• United States, Soviet Union, and England

• Italy, Japan, and Germany

• Mexico, Honduras, and Guatamala

• China, Korea, and Japan

How did Britain & France respond to the invasions? Why?

• British & French paratroopers landed in Munich, Germany to try to capture Adolf Hitler

• Britain & France attacked Italy to take possession of the Vatican treasures

• Britain & France tried to appease the countries and did not try to stop them in order to keep peace and not go to war.

• Britain & France attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor

What impact did Britain & France’s reaction have?

• Hitler became bolder and built up his army because he did not feel threatened by the appeasement.

• Hitler was captured by the paratroopers and put on trial for war crimes

• American naval forces surrendered to British and French troops at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• Hitler stopped his aggressive tactics and retired to his mountain cottage for the rest of his life.

Under the Neutrality Act, how could the U.S. support their allies?

• The U.S. could only send diplomatic parties to advise our allies

• The U.S. could only sell weapons to other countries.

• The U.S. could loan weapons to other countries.

• The U.S. could send soldiers to fight for other countries.