Question

Question 10 of 30

1922
Mussolini rises
to power in Italy
June
1940
Italy and Germany
invade France
September
1940
Italy and Germany sign
the Tripartite Pact
Which statement best explains why Italy and Germany participated in the
events in this timeline?
A. Neither country was capable of defeating Russia alone.
B. Both countries sought to expand their territories by joining forces.
C. Each country needed to recruit soldiers from occupied territories.
D. Each country wanted to draw the United Kingdom into the war.

Answer 1

Italy and Germany participated in the events in this timeline because they sought to expand their territories by joining forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

Italy and Germany participated in the events in this timeline because both countries sought to expand their territories by joining forces. Mussolini wanted to restore the glory of the Roman Empire and Hitler aimed to establish German dominance in Europe. By aligning with Germany, Italy hoped to gain territorial acquisitions and increase their power in the region.

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