Question

The map shows German aggression in the late 1930s. What were the main reasons German forces aggressively expanded into neighboring countries in the late 1930s? Check all that apply. to unite German-speaking peoples to gain access to natural resources to stop Polish expansion into the Sudetenland to reclaim lands lost after World War I to bring European Jews to Germany

Answer 1

Answer:

Allied nations wanted to diminish Germany’s economic and military power

Explanation:

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An excerpt from history.com: "The Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for starting the war and imposed harsh penalties in terms of loss of territory, massive reparations payments, and demilitarization."

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Answer 2

Answers:

The answers are A: to unite German-speaking peoples; B: to gain access to natural resources; and D: to reclaim lands lost after World War I.

Explanation:

World War 1 was very devastating for many countries, but was extremely hurtful for Germany.  They had lost a lot of territory, so German-speaking people were scattered throughout Europe and Germany wanted to unite them.  They also wanted to gain back the control of other natural resources that they had lost during the first World War.