Question

Read the thesis statement: If it weren't for Germany's treatment in the Treaty of Versailles, World War II never would have happened.

Which 2 of the following statements supports this thesis?

The Great Depression would have weakened Germany whether they were punished in the Treaty of Versailles or not.


Hitler was determined to rise to power and would likely have done so with or without the harsh treatment Germans felt by the Treaty of Versailles.


Germany was not the only country struggling after WWI, leading to the rise of a fascist leader.


Germany's anger regarding several of the elements of the Treaty of Versailles created the German desire for revenge.


The Treaty of Versailles led to economic hardship in Germany which allowed for the rise of Hitler, who believed the Aryan race was destined to rule humanity.

Answer 1

Answer: Germany's anger regarding several of the elements of the Treaty of Versailles created the German desire for revenge. And, The Treaty of Versailles led to economic hardship in Germany which allowed for the rise of Hitler, who believed the Aryan race was destined to rule humanity.

Explanation: Germany wasn't even allowed to take part in the after war treaties so they weren't able to take part of any of the land distributions. Also the Treaty ended with it being decided that because Germany started the war, they would have to pay for all of the damages caused. This destroyed Germany and allowed someone like Hitler to come to power.