World history/WHME103/WWII causes/Causes of WWII

Reading

Hitler, at the window of the Reich Chancellery, receives an ovation on the evening of his inauguration as Chancellor, 30 January 1933

Read the below article. As you do so, consider the following questions:

• What factors caused World War Two?

• What was the policy of appeasement?

Causes of World War Two

Why was the policy of appeasement misguided? Post your answer on WEnotes below. For example:

• Britain and France ...

• Hitler ...

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