IB History Topic Causes of the Second World War Revision Notes (HL)

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Overview

Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, wanted to become powerful again after being harshly punished in the Treaty of Versailles.
Hitler broke the rules of the treaty, built up Germany’s military, and took over land from other countries.
Britain and France tried to avoid another war by letting him get away with it, a policy called appeasement. But Hitler didn’t stop.
In 1939, he made a secret deal with the Soviet Union and invaded Poland. That’s when Britain and France finally declared war, starting World War II.

Key Causes

Germany was punished harshly, leading to anger and calls for revenge.
Hitler’s foreign policy aimed at overturning Versailles, uniting all German speakers, and gaining Lebensraum (living space).
Britain and France kept giving in to Hitler’s demands (e.g., Munich Agreement 1938) instead of stopping him.
The League of Nations didn’t stop Italy or Germany in the 1930s.
Nazi-Soviet Pact (1939)
1. Germany and the USSR agreed to divide Poland.
2. Hitler invaded Poland days later.
Poland invasion
1. On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland.
2. Britain and France declared war.

Key Events

1939–40: Blitzkrieg ("Lightning War"): Germany used fast, modern warfare to conquer Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.

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Overview

Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, wanted to become powerful again after being harshly punished in the Treaty of Versailles.
Hitler broke the rules of the treaty, built up Germany’s military, and took over land from other countries.
Britain and France tried to avoid another war by letting him get away with it, a policy called appeasement. But Hitler didn’t stop.
In 1939, he made a secret deal with the Soviet Union and invaded Poland. That’s when Britain and France finally declared war, starting World War II.

Key Causes

Germany was punished harshly, leading to anger and calls for revenge.
Hitler’s foreign policy aimed at overturning Versailles, uniting all German speakers, and gaining Lebensraum (living space).
Britain and France kept giving in to Hitler’s demands (e.g., Munich Agreement 1938) instead of stopping him.
The League of Nations didn’t stop Italy or Germany in the 1930s.
Nazi-Soviet Pact (1939)
1. Germany and the USSR agreed to divide Poland.
2. Hitler invaded Poland days later.
Poland invasion
1. On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland.
2. Britain and France declared war.

Key Events

1939–40: Blitzkrieg ("Lightning War"): Germany used fast, modern warfare to conquer Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

IB History Causes of the Second World War Notes

Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

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Overview

Key Causes

Key Events

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