WWI & WWII Slideshow

Gnolou Boguhe
Section 1 - What Caused WWI

The assassination of Archduke

Franz Ferdinand

The assassination of the

Austro-Hungarian leader by Serbian
nationalists in June 1914 sparked the
call of war
Mutual Defense Alliances
Mutual defense alliances created a system where if one country went to war, its
allies would be obligated to join the war as well. This created a sense of urgency
and fear among the great powers, as they knew that any conflict could quickly
escalate into a major war.
Imperialism
The competition for colonies and empires in Africa and Asia led to tensions
between the great powers. As each country sought to expand its empire, they
came into conflict with other countries. This competition created a climate of
mistrust and suspicion, which made war more likely.
Militarism
The growth of militarism in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to
an arms race and a climate of fear and suspicion between the great powers. As
each country built up its military, it created a sense of insecurity among its
neighbors. This insecurity led to a willingness to use force to resolve disputes.
Nationalism
The rise of nationalism in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to
conflict between different ethnic groups and nations. As each group sought to
assert its own identity and independence, they came into conflict with other
groups.
Section 2 - What were the outcomes of WWI

The Creation of The League of

Nations

The League of Nations was created in

1919 in an effort to prevent future wars.
However, the League was unable to
prevent World War II.
Spread of Soviet Communism
The spread of communism was a major concern for the Western powers in the
years following the war. The system gained popularity due to its appeal and the
Soviet Union’s support for the system worldwide.
The Rise of Hitler
Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany in the 1930s due to a combination of
factors, including the Great Depression, the weakness of the Weimar Republic,
and his own charisma and political skill led him to his political position.
Redrawing of Borders
The borders of Europe were redrawn after World War I as a result of the peace
treaties that were signed at the end of the war. The treaties were designed to
punish the Central Powers for their role in the war and to create a more stable and
peaceful Europe. The redrawn borders created new countries, such as
Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, and they also led to the destruction of old
empires, such as Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.
Destruction and Creation of Nations
The destruction and creation of nations occurred as a conclusion of World War I
due to the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian Empires.
These empires were multi-ethnic and multi-national, and their collapse led to the
creation of new nations, such as Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Poland.
Section 3 - What caused WWII
German and Japanese militarism

Both Germany and Japan had large

and powerful militaries, and were both
willing to use force to achieve their
goals. German militarism was fueled
by the Nazi ideology. Japanese
militarism was fueled by the desire to
expand Japan's empire and to achieve
economic dominance in Asia.
Nazism
Nazism was a totalitarian ideology that was based on the principles of racism,
anti-Semitism, and nationalism. It was founded by Adolf Hitler in Germany in the
1920s, and it quickly gained popularity among the German people. Nazism played
a major role in the outbreak of World War II, as it led to the German invasion of
Poland in 1939.
Failure of the League of Nations
The League of Nations was an international organization that was founded after
World War I to prevent future wars. However, the League was unable to prevent
World War II. They were weak and ineffective, unable to stop the aggressive
actions of Germany, Japan, and Italy.
German Desire for Revenge
Germany was defeated in World War I, and it was forced to pay heavy reparations.
The German people were humiliated by their defeat, and they were eager to
avenge their losses. This desire for revenge led to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the
Nazi Party, both of which promised to restore Germany to its former greatness.
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a major economic crisis that began in 1929. The
Depression caused widespread unemployment and poverty in Germany, which led
to a loss of faith in the democratic government. This loss of faith created an
opening for Hitler and the Nazi Party, who promised to restore Germany to its
former greatness.