The Second World War (1939-45)
ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics
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What to Focus On
- The First World War ended in November 1918.
- The League of Nations failed to prevent another war.
- Aggressive policies in Germany, Italy, and Japan increased world tension.
- The treaty imposed harsh terms on Germany.
- Germany lost territories and colonies.
- Germany had to pay a heavy war-indemnity.
- Adolf Hitler became Dictator of Germany by 1934.
- He rejected the Treaty of Versailles.
- He increased military power and followed expansion.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Second World War began when Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939.
The Munich Conference and the Mutual Non-Aggression Pact were the same agreement.
The Soviet Union was always part of the Allies from the beginning of the war.
Memory Tips
First World War ending and the warning of another war
Hitler rejecting the Treaty of Versailles
Main causes of the Second World War
Hitler becoming dictator by 1934
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