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AP World History Modern Flashcards: Causes Of World War Ii

Study Causes Of World War Ii in AP World History Modern with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War II?

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ANSWER

Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939. This violation of international agreements triggered Britain and France to declare war.

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In the 1930s, Japan's leaders argued that economic survival required control over resources and markets. Japan occupied Manchuria in 1931, established the puppet state of Manchukuo, and later launched a broader invasion of China in 1937. Japanese propaganda framed expansion as creating a "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere," while Western powers responded with diplomatic protests and, later, economic pressure. Which motivation best explains Japan's early actions that contributed to the outbreak of World War II in Asia?
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