Causes of World War ll
Hitler and the Rise of Dictators
Encourages the rise of dictators because they realize no one will stop them.
Nazi concentration camp
Great Depression
The Stock Market Crash
Over-production and over-expansion
Canada's dependence on the Unites States
League of Nations
No one can afford to send resources to support the League's decisions.
Collective Security
Canada's Role
Treaty of Versailles
Paris peace conference was the location but it was signed in Versailles(Treaty of Versailles)
Some countries felt that the Treaty punished Germany too harshly.
Brought WWI to an end
Ended the state of war between Germany and Allied Powers
Germany accepted the treaty
Appeasement
The loss of loved ones, the destruction of land, living through post-war was still harsh and fresh in the minds of many.
Taking full blame leaves Germany wanting revenge.
Some countries felt that the Treaty punished Germany too harshly.
Memories of World War I
Three Definitive Battle
The Somme(1916)
Second Battle of Ypres(1915)
Passchendaele(1917)
Vimy Ridge
Pioneer Battalion at Vimy Ridge