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Changing balance of power: the ambitions of Italy, Japan and Germany.
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Attempts at maintaining the peace, 1923–1935
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Attempts at maintaining the peace, 1923–1935
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Changing balance of power: the ambitions of Italy, Japan and Germany
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Quick student answer
Which of the following countries pursued aggressive expansionist policies in the 1930s?
Direct answer
Germany pursued aggressive expansionist policies in the 1930s, particularly under Adolf Hitler, leading to the annexation of Austria and the invasion of Czechoslovakia.
Key terms
- Revisionism: The policy of seeking to alter or overturn the established order, particularly in the context of treaties and territorial agreements.
- Isolationism: A foreign policy approach where a country seeks to minimize its involvement in international affairs, prevalent in the United States during the interwar period.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the League's effectiveness: Acknowledge both the successes and failures of the League, providing examples such as its role in resolving minor disputes while failing to prevent major aggressions.
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