It's one thing to have a World War that was terrible and unexpected. But to have another World War only a couple decades later? - Devastating.

Historical Developments in Unit 7.6 - Causes of World War 2

• The causes of World War 2 included the unsustainable peace settlement after World War 1, the global economic crisis engendered by the Great Depression, continued imperialist aspirations, and especially the rise of power of fascist and totalitarian regimes that results in decisive militarism of a Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler.

Additional Resources 7.6