Which of the Following Was One of the Principal Causes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one of the principal causes of World War II?

• A) The Germans and the Russians had a long-standing agreement to divide the world between them.
• B) The Great Depression led to decreased military spending in Germany and Japan, which invited aggression from their neighbors.
• C) Communism failed to expand its presence in Europe.
• D) Resentment lingered over the punitive treaties imposed after World War I.

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