Global Conflicts (1900-Present)

It led to a rapid militarization of Allied nations, provoking Axis powers.

It created economic sanctions that weakened Axis economies before the war began.

It strengthened collective security agreements, discouraging Axis expansions.

It emboldened aggressor nations by allowing them to expand without significant opposition.

Resource exploitation from African colonies funded Italy's military buildup preceding its wartime aggression.

Colonial rivalries with France over North Africa heightened tensions contributing directly to war outsets.

Mussolini’s desire for an Italian empire led him to invade Ethiopia as a showpiece conquest.

Anti-colonial sentiments within Italian-held territories encouraged Mussolini’s government to pursue further territorial acquisitions aggressively.

Appeasement led to the formation of alliances between Western and fascist powers, which eventually led to the outbreak of war.

Appeasement led to increased cooperation between Western and fascist powers, preventing the outbreak of war.

Appeasement failed to prevent the aggression of fascist powers, leading to the outbreak of war.

Appeasement allowed fascist powers to expand their territories without resistance from Western powers.

It directly funded German rearmament by providing financial aid intended for post-WWI reconstruction efforts.

It facilitated Axis powers' access to vital naval routes that were essential for their strategic military operations during wartime.

It emboldened Axis powers by allowing early acts of aggression like the annexation of Austria without strong opposition.

Appeasement discouraged other nations from forming alliances against growing Axis threats due to perceived British support.

The cultural exchange promoted through Japanese expansion improved diplomatic relations between Asian nations and Western powers.

Japan's focus on modernizing its navy reduced conflicts over resources and territory with Western colonial powers in Asia.

It disrupted regional stability by invading neighboring territories which led international powers to impose economic sanctions against Japan.

Japanese expansion provided a buffer against communism spreading from Russia, reducing tensions with Western democracies temporarily.

They became fully independent during this period, disengaging from European affairs.

They acted as neutral buffer zones preventing the spread of warfare into Asia and Africa.

They served as sources of raw materials and strategic locations for military engagements.

They were largely irrelevant due to their distance from European conflict zones.

American isolationism policy.

The economic depression and instability post-WWI.

The rise of nationalism in Asia.

The spread of communism from Russia.

Manchuria

South Korea

Tibet

Xinjiang

By imposing harsh reparations and territorial losses, it fueled German resentment and nationalism.

By promoting democratic principles, it ensured a peaceful transition of power in Germany.

By offering leniency and economic support, it stabilized Germany's Weimar Republic.

By facilitating alliances with Britain and France, it strengthened Germany's international position.

By increasing reliance on horse-drawn carriages for trade.

By displacing numerous manual labor jobs in agriculture.

By facilitating faster international trade and travel.

By drastically reducing the cost of sea transportation.