Question

question 2 of 10
which statement best summarizes the origins of world war ii?
a. authoritarian leaders hoping to bring their countries glory through expansion were largely allowed to seize neighboring territories unchallenged.
b. the decision to help rebuild the countries that lost during world war i allowed former military leaders to quickly regain power and reignite old tensions.
c. the rise of the soviet union and the threat of international communism led countries to build up huge militaries to defend themselves from soviet aggression.
d. chaos following violent nationalist revolutions across europe and asia erupted into a series of civil wars that spread across the entire globe.

Explanation:

The origins of World War II can be traced back to the aggressive expansionist policies of authoritarian leaders (such as Hitler in Germany, Mussolini in Italy, and militarist leaders in Japan). The international community's policy of appeasement (allowing these leaders to seize territory unchallenged, e.g., Germany's remilitarization of the Rhineland, annexation of Austria, and Sudetenland) contributed to the outbreak of the war.

• Option B is incorrect because the Treaty of Versailles (which punished Germany, not helped it rebuild) and the economic hardships (not rebuilding) in post - WWI Germany were more significant factors in the rise of Hitler.
• Option C is incorrect as the build - up of militaries due to the Soviet threat was more of a Cold War (post - WWII) phenomenon.
• Option D is incorrect as there were no widespread violent nationalist revolutions across Europe and Asia that directly led to a series of civil wars causing WWII.

Answer:

A. Authoritarian leaders hoping to bring their countries glory through expansion were largely allowed to seize neighboring territories unchallenged.