What was a key cause of World War 2?

Answer 1

World War I. World War II was almost a continuation of the First World War. Although it saw new leaders in power, it saw many of the same countries opposed against each other. The end of the First World War saw the humiliating defeat of Germany, and the weakened economies lead dictators come to power such as in Italy. In the case of Japan, they were left out of the treaty process and did not gain much from the war. In the following years Japan looked to expand and invaded China and surrounding islands. Back to Germany, Hitler wanted to fix the wrongs that fell on Germany. He wanted to expand Germany to its old size and even larger to make living space for the Germans. We all know what happened next. Germany invaded and basically it was the same people fighting the same people because of how they lost the first time. Think of it as a bully and a group of kids. The bully attacks the group of kids and gets beat up, they make the bully give away his lunch money as payment for the attack. The next day the bully attacks them again because how embarrassing the defeat was.

Answer 2

The dangerous and aggressive expansion of totalitarian nations.

Answer 3

In Europe - Hitler's desire to rule the world. In the Pacific - Japan's sneak attack at Pearl Harbor.

Answer 4

Hitler's view was that Germany needed to expand. This was expounded by Hitler in his policy called "Lebensraum", which may be tranlsated as "living space".

Answer 5

Adolf Hitler's ambition and megalomania were the key causes of WW2.