USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the text, what did Germans look for after World War I?
A
a powerful leader
B
trade opportunities with the United States
C
peaceful ways to build relationships with other European countries
D
a different form of government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At the end of the war, Germany’s defeat and widespread popular discontent triggered the German Revolution of 1918–1919 which overthrew the monarchy and established the Weimar Republic.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rebuilding of Germany was accomplished by the hardworking people of Germany and especially by her technologists and businesspeople. Hitler was not a genius economist. Put simply, he put more people to work by printing money to employ them in public works projects and in the armaments industry.

Detailed explanation-3: -Germany sought to break up the French-Russian alliance and was fully prepared to take the risk that this would bring about a major war. Some in the German elite welcomed the prospect of beginning an expansionist war of conquest. The response of Russia, France and later Britain were reactive and defensive.

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