World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945 and involved many European and Asian countries. Germany was unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles after WWI and secretly rebuilt its military under Hitler. The League of Nations failed to prevent the war. Technological and scientific advances during the war laid the foundations for modern technology. European weakness after the war allowed former colonies in Asia to gain independence. The United Nations was formed to maintain global peace.

1. World War II By Ge Shuming Yang Zhengyan 2O4

2. Brief Introduction World War 2 began in 1939 It spanned a total of 6 years until 1945 World War 2 involved countries in Europe, mainly Germany, and countries in Asia, mainly Japan. USA help ended the war.

3. Causes of World War 2 Germany was too poor to pay the rest of Europe for the damage dealt in WWI, thus voting to rid the Treaty of Versailles . Adolf Hitler secretly built up the German forces so as to reclaim German’s land. The League of Nations established in 1919 was not successful into maintaining the peace within the countries.

4. Treaty of Versailles The treaty was wanted by Woodrow Wilson which he believed will bring peace to Europe. Germany was made to pay for the damage of the cost of World War 1. Germany was not happy as they were not able to pay for the damage.

5. Adolf Hitler’s Actions Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933. He began building up his army secretly, and he introduced compulsory military service. Hitler did not keep his words about not risking a war, and in the end started invading the rest of Europe.

6. Failure of the League of Nations The League of Nations was established in 1919 in hope to keep world peace. Not all countries joined and some have left after joining. The League had no power and army. The League was unable to act quickly as communication and transportation was not effective back in the 19 th Century.

7. Effects of World War 2 Enormous technological progress was made during the war. Weakness of Europe enhanced independence opportunities. United Nations was established.

8. Science and Technology The British developed radar which is the root of the television used today. Electronics and computers developed then established a foundation for the technology today. Atomic bombs developed are the root to nuclear power industries.

9. Independence Opportunities Many countries in the South Asia region was under the control of Europe. Europe was weakened after World War 2 and was not able to control the Asian countries. Many of the countries take the opportunity to commence Independence to their country.

10. United Nations The United Nations were established with the full support of the United States. Many other significant countries and the Soviet Union were members. The United Nations were thought to help maintain peace.

11. Repercussions of the war After World War 2, many people have explicit memories of the war such that they were able to create fantastic novels of the war. Many novels such as Into the Valley (1943) by John Hersey was written and published.

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