World Civ Post WW1 take home essay test.
This is an extensive post WW1 essay. Be sure to address ALL PARTS of the question. Best advice is a paragraph for each point asked of you. If you ask yourself “is this long enough” it may not be. There is no length requirement; whatever it takes to answer the question.
Background:
It can be argued that the Treaty of Versailles was a major factor in pushing Europe into the Second World War. Each country in Europe was affect by the treaty and its enforcement.
Question:
Explain the Role of the Treaty of Versailles in post WW1 Germany, Japan, and Italy. How did the treaty fail to solve the basic causes of WW1 (Militarism, Imperialism, Nationalism)? Explain the rise of dictatorships in Germany, Italy, and Japan. Be sure to relate back to the environment created by the Treaty of Versailles and its restrictions as well as the weakness of the League of Nations.
