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The coming of war, 1935–1941
The failure of international peace and the origins of the: The coming of war, 1935–1941
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AqaA LevelHistory2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890–1941
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The coming of war, 1935–19414 objectives
- Germany’s challenges to the Treaty of Versailles: the aims and actions of Hitler.
- The international response to German, Italian and Japanese aggression: the Rhineland Crisis; the Anschluss; the Spanish Civil War; Italy and Albania; war in China; alliances amongst the aggressors.
- The outbreak of war in Europe: appeasement; the Czech Crisis; the crisis over Poland and the Nazi-Soviet Pact; the outbreak of war; the reaction of Italy to the outbreak of war.
- From Western European to World War: the reasons for the escalation to world war; the entry of the Soviet Union; Japan, Pearl Harbor and the entry of the USA.
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Treaty of VersaillesMunich AgreementAppeasementCollective SecurityPoland InvasionAxis PowersAllied Powers
Exam tips
- Use specific examples: When discussing Hitler's challenges to the Treaty of Versailles, always include specific events and their dates.
- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing events like the Rhineland Crisis or the Spanish Civil War, include specific dates and details to strengthen your argument.
Common mistakes
- Confusing appeasement with isolationism: Clarify that appeasement involved active concessions to aggressors, while isolationism refers to avoiding involvement in international conflicts.
- Confusing the causes of the Spanish Civil War: Acknowledge the significant foreign involvement and ideological battles that influenced the conflict.
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