Question

Which statement best summarizes the origins of World War II?

Answer 1

Problems created by the Treaty of Versailles and the Great Depression led to the rise of the aggressive states that sought to conquer their neighbors.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) Authoritarian leaders hoping to bring their countries glory through expansion were largely allowed to seize neighboring territories unchallenged.

The statement that best summarizes the origins of World War II is "Authoritarian leaders hoping to bring their countries' glory through expansion were largely allowed to seize neighboring territories unchallenged."

Weare talking about foreign policies such as the "appeasement" policy that was supported by Britain's Prime Minister, Neville the Chamberlain. Great Britain and France accepted to give European territories to Adolph Hitler in order to avoid another destructive war such as World War 1. Hitler captured the Rhineland in 1936, and later, Sudentenland. However, an ambitious Hitler invaded Poland in September 1939, and this act represented the beginning of World War II.