The document lists and briefly describes the major causes of World War 2, including the Treaty of Versailles, rise of fascism in Italy under Mussolini, rise of Hitler and the Nazi party in Germany, the worldwide Great Depression, Japanese expansionism, anti-communism, appeasement of Hitler, militarism, nationalism, and American isolationism in the 1930s. It also provides maps showing the key theaters of war and lists Hitler's Axis partners versus the Allied powers in WWII.

2. Rise of Hitler Nationalism Militarism Appeasement Anti- communism Economic depression Japanese expansionism Rise of fascism in Italy Treaty of Versailles Major Causes of World War II

5. In Germany, depression, unemployment and hard times led to a dramatic increase in votes for Hitler and the Nazi Party. Voting for Hitler’s party increased as unemployment rates rose 43.9% 17.28 March 5, 1933 33.1% 11.74 November 6, 1932 37.3% 13.75 July 31, 1932 18.3% 6.41 September 14, 1930 2.6% 0.81 May 20, 1928 Share Votes in millions Election date

13. Theaters of War: Where WWII Was Fought Pacific Asia North Africa Europe Atlantic Ocean

14. HITLER’S WWII PARTNERS

15. Brazil India THE ALLIED POWERS IN WWII