What are the effect of World War 2?
Large amounts of physical capital were destroyed through six years of ground battles and bombing. Many individuals were forced to abandon or give up their property without compensation and to move on to new lands. Periods of hunger became more common even in relatively prosperous Western Europe.
In what ways did World War One influence international relations?
The First World War destroyed empires, created numerous new nation-states, encouraged independence movements in Europe’s colonies, forced the United States to become a world power and led directly to Soviet communism and the rise of Hitler.
How did America change after World War II and how did it affect its international relations?
Following World War II, the United States emerged as one of the two dominant superpowers, turning away from its traditional isolationism and toward increased international involvement. The United States became a global influence in economic, political, military, cultural, and technological affairs.
What were the main causes and consequences of Second World War?
The major causes of World War II were numerous. They include the impact of the Treaty of Versailles following WWI, the worldwide economic depression, failure of appeasement, the rise of militarism in Germany and Japan, and the failure of the League of Nations.
What are the main causes of Second World War?
Causes of World War II
- The Failure of Peace Efforts.
- The Rise of Fascism.
- Formation of the Axis Coalition.
- German Aggression in Europe.
- The Worldwide Great Depression.
- Mukden Incident and the Invasion of Manchuria (1931)
- Japan invades China (1937)
- Pearl Harbor and Simultaneous Invasions (early December 1941)
What was the immediate cause of World War 2?
The immediate precipitating event was the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939 and the subsequent declarations of war on Germany made by Britain and France, but many other prior events have been suggested as ultimate causes.
What would happen if Germany didn’t start ww2?
If they hadn’t started the war in 1939 the economy would have collapsed a year later or so. The newly conquered countries were looted and heavily taxed and the German population were distracted from the economical situation by the war.
What if Germany never attacked Russia?
So what would have happened if Hitler had not invaded Russia? A more likely possibility is that Hitler could have chosen to move south instead of east. With most of Western Europe under his control after the summer of 1940, and Eastern Europe either subdued or allied with Germany, Hitler had a choice by mid-1941.
What if Germany took the Caucasus?
German Army vehicles burned a ton of petroleum just to seek the petroleum in the distant Caucasus. Hitler would be operating at the furthest extent of his supply lines and using petroleum just to defend his territorial gains. The oil fields even if captured would be subject to attack by Russian air and land forces.