World War 1 Vs Ww2

Though World War 1 and World War 2 were 21 years apart, the two events are undoubtedly connected. When the Allies won in World War 1, they set up systems and agreements like the Treaty of Versailles that were intended prevent another war. The true outcomes however, seemed to be completely opposite of the Allies goal. Perhaps because the only reason most Ally nations wanted peace might`ve been to hold onto newfound power. The decisions made by the winners after November 11, 1918 indirectly led the world into a global depression and began World War 2.

When the First World War began on July 28, 1914, it was due to a few factors. Many main countries were militarizing their governments, building multiple complicated alliances, and spreading their nations` reach of power to colonies far off. Due to an increase of nationalism, powerful countries believed they were improving the world with their imperialistic tendencies. The trigger that started the actual violence was the assignation of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand.

After the fighting ceased, the Allies drew up the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations to tie up all ends. Though many of Woodrow Wilson`s Fourteen Points did reach the other countries, the most positive

The people were looking for someone to fix everything, and restore honor to the country. Hitler then convinced the people of Germany that he could do just that, and took power as Chancellor of Germany. He began subjecting those he disliked to intense prejudice and mistreatment. His rise to power began a period of terror for many individuals who practiced Judaism, had disabilities, or were different from his ideal image. The tactic of appeasement was not effective in subduing Hitler’s ambitions, and the other countries of the world could only ignore his inhumanity for so long before launching into another