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Causes of WWII
In Europe:
Treaty of Versailles
The Great Depression
Hitler's actions in the 1930's
Mussolini's actions in the 1930's
Failure of the League of Nations
Policy of Appeasement
Hitler's invasion of Poland
Rise of nationalism
In Asia
The Great Depression
Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931
Japanese invasion of China in 1937
For the United States
Quit trading supplies (oil) with Japan in the summer of 1941
Effects of WWII on US
Stimulated economy
17 million new jobs created
Average wages increased 30%
Middle class greatly expanded
Federal power during the war increased
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