3. INTRODUCTION
The first world war came to
an end in 1918. the world
heaved a sigh of relief but it
was not known that after 20
year Wars there would be
another war which would be
more disastrous than the
first one. The League of
Nation failed to establish
peace in the world. When
Hitler came to power in
Germany, he refused to
accept the Treaty of
Versailles. He started the
expansion of his empire and
increased his military power.
Soon Europe was divided into
two rival groups as a result
4.
5. CAUSES OF
THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Unjust Treaty of Versailles
Improper behaviour of
France:
Rise of Nazi party in
Germany
Dissatisfaction of Italy
Japanese Policy of Expansion
Problem of Minorities
America’s Aloofness from
European Politics
Clash of Imperialistic
Interests
Problem of Disarmament
Rise of New Ideologies
Weakness of League of
Nations