When World War I ended most of the world thought that there would never be a global conflict like it again, but some nations were very unhappy with the outcome of that war. One person in particular was Adolf Hitler, he resented the ending of the first world war. When Hitler invaded Poland with the German army he began the second world war. World War II had a major impact on many different nations around the world. The beginning of the war affected the people who lived in central Europe, while the Holocaust had a major impact on the Jewish population of Europe and the ending of the war affected many Japanese citizens.
World War II started when Hitler backed by the German army invaded Poland on September first, 1939. In the wake of World War I the Treaty of Versaille created Poland, some citizens were very upset about the way the treaty worked out. Adolf Hitler opposed this treaty and when he became Chancellor of Germany
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On August 6th 1945 the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Than three days later the United States dropped a second bomb on Nagasaki, Japan (“World War II”). These two bombs caused a ton of damage to Japan and killed and injured many Japanese citizens. In the wake of these two bombs the Japanese government decided to officially surrender, and on September 2nd 1945 Japan formally surrendered and World War II was over. The bombs made a big change to the lives of many due to the radiation and the many deaths caused by the radiation.
The second world war made a major impression on people all over the world. Central Europe was a war torn area for many years, the Holocaust impacted the Jewish population and the ending of war had a big impact on the lives of the Japanese citizens. The influence of World War II plays a big role in shaping the future. Hopefully the world can learn from the mistakes made in the past and history will never repeat
The atomic bomb was powerful enough that one of them could cause devastating threats and end the war. Two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in August 1945. These atomic bombs took away the lives of all 20 million people at one time, and Japan immediately declared surrender in August 15th. During the Second World War, in May 1945, Germany surrendered to the Allies, and the battle is over. But, Japan had showed no signs of surrender to the Allies in the fight against the Philippines. Thus, President of United States decided to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima to beat the Japan. (854, 863-864,
World War II began on September 1, 1939 with Germany’s invasion of Poland a week after the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Officially known as a treaty of non-aggression between the Soviet Union and Germany but secretly containing a protocol in which several European countries were divided into “spheres of influence” between the two powers.
World War II is argumentatively one of the largest events in war history. World War II changed that world and everyone who lived during those six years. Many people believe that Adolf Hitler was the central cause for the war, however, it is important to understand that there are many other causes. These include: Treaty of Versailles, Fascism, Hitler and the Nazi party, the Great Depression, and appeasement. It would be extremely difficult to place blame on only one specific person or event for World War II. However, a mixture of many things can and may however hold the blame for World War II. It is crucial to understand the impact that World War II left countries throughout the world, especially since only eight countries declared neutrality during this wartime. Even though only eight countries remained neutral during WWII, it does not mean that every other country in the world was heavily involved in the world. Even countries who were not heavily involved in the war, were still effected by the war itself.
World War II is an event that has marked history like no other. Originating from a European struggle, war broke out in 1939 and continued for six years. From the years 1939 through 1945 more than half the earth's surface was battling in war. American society was greatly affected. People of every age, race and class were deeply affected. Women's place in society took a leap forward like it never had before. As an effect of the second world war women's traditional roles in society were drastically altered.
World War II began September 1939 and started when Germany invaded Poland for the beginning of Adolf Hitler’s plan to create the race he believed should live. (Hughes, Britannica, WWII) Hitler wanted to gain control of Poland to be able to continue his belief of creating the race he believed to be the strongest; Poland had the support
There are many stories of many tragedies, loses, and sadness that was in and followed World War II. To start, there were many ways the war impacted America and it changed American home life. There were many people who gave their lives to the war from America and other countries. A cause of the war was the stock market crashed. This led to very dark times for America. As you can see, many people all over the world suffered from this disagreement between countries.
World War II began in 1939 when the German armies decided to invade parts of Europe, therefore causing Europeans to retaliate against the Germans (World War 1). World War II began because those countries which were defeated in World War I
At the time of the United States decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, World War II had been waging for six years. Both Japan and the US had lost tons of supplies and resources, millions of dollars, and thousands of troops. The decision that finally ended the war was taken by the U.S on August 6, 1945, when the American bomber Enola Gay dropped the very first atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. Three days later, the second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, and Japan finally surrendered. However, Japan's surrender was not the intent of the United States when dropping these bombs- this was a diplomatic measure taken by the government to warn the Soviet Union against their growing influence in Europe. Dropping the atomic bombs was an unnecessary decision which cost the lives of over 300,000 innocent people and has detrimentally affected the health of generations to come.
World War II left a deep-rooted impact on the lives of the people that were fighting on the front lines of the war and the ones serving on the home front. The relationships and perspectives of Americans changed after the war from previous believed truths to a modern idea of what life could be, or how their lives have recently transformed. Because of the distinctive oppositions experienced by those of who endured the bleak and torturous years of the war. Moreover, they now understand the circumstances from which they had bravely overcame and conquered.
America was effected by the war as well it effected America socially, economically, and politically. The society had its changes between whites, women and men also the migration all across America the war led an enormous migration of American people. The war caused in a huge transformation of the character of a women. World War 2 was a reminder for many blacks of the unfairness of American society. Government scientists developed products such as television, air conditioning and established new ones. Radio, sonar, and radar devices, as well as artillery shell fuses. Technology that was used during the war is still used today just with an upgrade (70 years later: How World War II changed
World War Two was one of the major influential events of the twentieth century, with nearly thirty nine million deaths in Europe alone. Huge amounts of capital were destroyed as well as going through six years of constant ground battles. Many Citizens were forced to leave or give up their owned property without compensation and they had to move on to new lands. Hunger periods become more and more common even Western Europe. Many families were separated for long periods of time especially from the male figure. Several people and children would personally witness the catastrophic events and bombing that took place in the areas where they lived. Huge crimes against the word were committed. Due to World War Two political and economics system in a lot countries would be altered eternally.
World War II affected the world in many ways, good and bad. Jews and Japanese- Americans suffered the most in World War II. Hitler and Nazi Germany discriminated the Jewish and imprisoned them in concentration camps, where they were forced to do hard labor under harsh conditions. United States prejudiced those of Japanese descent, and placed them in internment camps where they too were treated unfairly. Because the Japanese were not forced to work, the Jews weren’t fed like the Japanese, and people weren’t killed in the internment camps, the Japanese internment camps were different from the Jewish concentration camps.
World War 2 is a war that was fought globally between the years 1939 to 1945. The war mainly involved all the great powers of the world. They ended up forming 2 military alliances that opposed each other. The alliances were the Axis and allies. The World War 2 included several people adding up to 100 million. The war can said to be one of the most deadly wars as it claimed several lives (Zabecki 76). Dangerous weapons were used such as nuclear weapons. Bombing of industrial areas and population centres led to the death of millions of people. The aftermath results of World War 2 were complex political era, cultural, social and economic impact in the world. The war symbolized the decline of great super powers and the rise of a rift between United States of America (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR). This essay is going to mainly concentrate on two major impacts which will be social and economic impact.
World War II killed more people, destroyed more property, disrupted more lives, and probably had more far-reaching consequences than any other war in history. The war, which ended in 1945, eventually involved 61 countries, claimed 50 million lives, and completely changed the geopolitical landscape. The causes of World War II can be easily traced back to many of the unsolved issues from the end of World War I and the treaties that ended it also created new political and economic problems. Forceful leaders in several countries took advantage of these problems to seize power. The desire of dictators in Germany and Italy, and Japan to conquer additional territory brought them into conflict with the democratic nations.
World War II has been considered one of the worst things to ever occur in history. Violence, death and aggression took place in the 1930s and 1940s in certain European nations. German leader, Hitler played an important, yet a very big role during this time. With the rise and domination of fascism in Germany and Italy, the goal was to maintain peace, established by the Treaty of Versailles ended up in major disaster. World War II began with the poor economic conditions in Europe after World War I and the confrontation of clashing forms of governments and in the end it brought about positive and negative changes of the world. World War II began on September 1st, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland; this invasion led to the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, The Great Depression, and the Holocaust.