Causes of WWII - (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.
Causes of WWII - (Asia) - The Great Depression, high tariffs from US trade, Japanese invasion of Manchuria,
Causes of WWII - (America) - Quit trading oil with Japan in 1941, tough policies towards Japan in Fall 1941, Pearl Harbor attack.
Effects of WWII on United States - Stimulated the economy, 17 million new jobs created, average wages increased 30%, middle class greatly expanded. Federal power during the war increased, shifted from state laws to federal laws - important during civil rights era and Vietnam war. More women involved in the workforce, more rights for African Americans-integrated troops.
Effects of WWII on World - German Nazi party was completely destroyed and Germany was broken up into 4 zones which became two countries. Japanese cities were destroyed from bombing and Japan was placed under US military rule, Most deaths ever in a war, UN starts, and leads to the Cold War.
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