The document provides an overview of World War 2, including its causes, main events, and consequences. It discusses 9 causes for WW2 like militant nationalism, imperialism, alliances/ententes, and arms race. Key events outlined include Germany invading Poland in 1939 and Japan attacking Pearl Harbor in 1941. Consequences discussed are loss of lives, weakened economies, America's rise as a superpower, and division of Germany and Japan after the war.

1. (1939-1945) Concept Lecture SECOND WORLD WAR

19. COUNTDOWN TO WW2 YEAR EVENT 1934 Austrian Chancellor murdered (Hitler ordered) 1936 Germany gained control of Austria 1938 Germany completely took over Austria 1936 Germany reoccupied Rhineland 1938 Germany gobbled Czechoslovakia (German speaking part) 1939 Germany took Prague ( Non-German speaking part of Czechoslovakia ) Sept 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland, England issued ultimatum to withdraw Sept 3, 1939 Britain & France declared war on Germany

20. MAIN EVENTS OF THE WW2 IN 1941 YEAR EVENT By 1941 Axis conquered Yugoslavia, Albania and Greece 1941 Axis persuaded Romania, Hungary & Bulgaria to assist them 1941 Germany invaded Soviet Union 1941 Japan over ran China & attacked Pearl Harbour (US) 1941 Germany & Italy declared war on US 1941 Japan over ran southeast Asia & threatened Australia & India 1941 China joined Allies to fight Japan… 1941 to 1945 … and thus the war went on becoming more fierce.