Trying to narrow down the historical connections of World War 1 (WWI) and World War II (WWII) is an enormous task because of the multifaceted events leading to other events. The one historical connection between WWI and WWII is the role Germany had played in both wars. While Germany is not the only country involved with starting the both wars, it was the one country leading the way each time. Each war ended up being the fight to stop imperialism and nationalism.
The imperialism of the Austria-Hungary monarchy was shrinking due to the Slavic expansion in the Balkans and eventual assassination of the Arch Duke Ferdinand and his wife. It was this event that kicked off WWI and Kaiser Wilhelm seized the opportunity in alliance with the Austria-Hungary monarch to stop Russia and their allies in seizing more power and land. Kaiser Wilhelm did not want to be the country with less power. It was at this point the German government made the decision to invade France, Poland and other parts of the Balkans. This war was Germanys attempt for economic expansion and hold a key position with world affairs. …show more content…
Part of the treaty, the German empire disappeared, 10% of their land under their rule were declared independent countries such as Poland. Germany had to pay reparations to the allies that caused an economic down turn for the citizens of Germany. (Alder, et al., page 537). The demilitarization with isolation and runaway inflation set the stage for WWII. The people of Germany were delusional by their government and was looking for someone who could lead them out of the desperate state of
The imperialism of the Austria-Hungary monarchy was shrinking due to the Slavic expansion in the Balkans and eventual assassination of the Arch Duke Ferdinand and his wife. It was this event that kicked off WWI and Kaiser Wilhelm seized the opportunity in alliance with the Austria-Hungary monarch to stop Russia and their allies in seizing more power and land. Kaiser Wilhelm did not want to be the country with less power. It was at this point the German government made the decision to invade France, Poland and other parts of the Balkans. This war was Germanys attempt for economic expansion and hold a key position with world affairs. …show more content…
Part of the treaty, the German empire disappeared, 10% of their land under their rule were declared independent countries such as Poland. Germany had to pay reparations to the allies that caused an economic down turn for the citizens of Germany. (Alder, et al., page 537). The demilitarization with isolation and runaway inflation set the stage for WWII. The people of Germany were delusional by their government and was looking for someone who could lead them out of the desperate state of