The Modern Era (1900-2000) World War II



The Modern Era (1900-2000) World War II

Introduction

Results of World War I, led to the preparation of World's another bloodiest global war. World War II is marked in the History as war, which not only resulted in the death of thousands of people, but even its after effects were worst. This resulted in the massive changes all over the world in economic, political, social and demographic restructuring. It resulted in great depression, women took jobs and this further led to various movements like freedom, antislavery, women suffrage and different other civil rights movements. All these great changes led to understand the reason behind World War II. Since that time, there are many researchers and scholars who provided a number of crucial and significant reasons for World War II.

Thesis Statement

One of the most crucial and significant primary reason for the World War II was Hitler's effort to gain the political and technological power, which Germany lost in World War I.

Discussion

Treaty of Versailles

End of World War I was the reason which led to the World War II. One of the major results of First World War was Treaty of Versailles, which was unbearable pain for the Germany. Germany was not happy with the results of World War I and the decision of it. Terms of Treaty of Versailles were not acceptable for Germany or for Hitler (www.angelfire.com). Some major terms of this treaty were an open insult for the Germany. It forced Germany to accept the blame for the World War I and pay damages (www.historyonthenet.com). Most of the lands were taken from Germany and were allotted to other countries (www.historyonthenet.com). The amount of money was not possible to afford for the poor people of Germany, especially due to the losses of World War I.

Strategies of Adolf Hitler and Association with Nazis

After the failure of Government of Germany and Treaty of Versailles, people were against of the Government and Hitler had his chance to rewrite the History of Germany. After World War I, Adolf Hitler reorganized his Army and tried all means to strengthen his army and State to stand against any power. His first step was to empower his army and weapons with the latest technological advancement. Another important strategy was to make his country an economic and military power (Trueman, 2010). All his strategies were clear evidences that he was trying ...