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williamthebastard
rank Sat Jun 06 13:42:17
"Professor AI:

Was the wall street crash one of the most important causes of WWII?

Yes—but in an indirect, “enabling conditions” sense rather than as a single dominant cause.

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 triggered the Great Depression, which then had major political consequences in Europe. The economic collapse led to mass unemployment, poverty, and instability in several countries—especially Germany, where the fragile post–World War I economy was heavily dependent on American loans. When those loans dried up after 1929, the crisis became severe.

That environment made extremist political movements much more attractive. In Germany, for example, economic desperation helped the Nazi Party gain mass support by promising jobs, stability, and national recovery. So in that sense, the crash was a key indirect catalyst for the conditions that allowed the rise of Nazism, which is central to the outbreak of the World War II.

Seb
rank Sat Jun 06 13:59:37
Bigger issue was undermining the league of nations and helping Italy evade sanctions.

Just like it is now with Russia.

williamthebastard
rank Sat Jun 06 14:10:28
I suppose we should all be demanding reparations from the US

TheChildren
rank Sat Jun 06 15:18:21
yes they is.

Rugian
rank Sat Jun 06 15:21:42
do europeans accept responsibility for starting wwii?

Yes, Europeans—and specifically Germans—universally accept responsibility for starting World War II. This historical accountability is deeply embedded in European education, politics, and culture.

The broad consensus involves several key perspectives:

Germany’s Acceptance: Modern Germany takes official responsibility for initiating the war and perpetrating the Holocaust. German leadership and society view acknowledging this history as a fundamental civic and moral duty.

The Role of the Allies: While Germany is viewed as the primary aggressor, modern historians and Europeans also acknowledge the complex pre-war environment. This includes the punitive terms of the Treaty of Versailles following World War I, which created economic desperation, and the failed pre-war policy of appeasement.

The Soviet Union: Historical consensus recognizes that the war's outbreak was directly catalyzed by the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, in which Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to divide Poland and non-aggression spheres, essentially clearing the path for the invasion of Poland.

Broader Axis Complicity: Other European fascist regimes (such as Italy under Mussolini) are also recognized for their aggressive imperial campaigns that contributed to the global conflict.

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williamthebastard rank	Sat Jun 06 13:42:17 "Professor AI: Was the wall street crash one of the most important causes of WWII? Yes—but in an indirect, “enabling conditions” sense rather than as a single dominant cause. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 triggered the Great Depression, which then had major political consequences in Europe. The economic collapse led to mass unemployment, poverty, and instability in several countries—especially Germany, where the fragile post–World War I economy was heavily dependent on American loans. When those loans dried up after 1929, the crisis became severe. That environment made extremist political movements much more attractive. In Germany, for example, economic desperation helped the Nazi Party gain mass support by promising jobs, stability, and national recovery. So in that sense, the crash was a key indirect catalyst for the conditions that allowed the rise of Nazism, which is central to the outbreak of the World War II.
Seb rank	Sat Jun 06 13:59:37 Bigger issue was undermining the league of nations and helping Italy evade sanctions. Just like it is now with Russia.
williamthebastard rank	Sat Jun 06 14:10:28 I suppose we should all be demanding reparations from the US
TheChildren rank	Sat Jun 06 15:18:21 yes they is.
Rugian rank	Sat Jun 06 15:21:42 do europeans accept responsibility for starting wwii? Yes, Europeans—and specifically Germans—universally accept responsibility for starting World War II. This historical accountability is deeply embedded in European education, politics, and culture. The broad consensus involves several key perspectives: Germany’s Acceptance: Modern Germany takes official responsibility for initiating the war and perpetrating the Holocaust. German leadership and society view acknowledging this history as a fundamental civic and moral duty. The Role of the Allies: While Germany is viewed as the primary aggressor, modern historians and Europeans also acknowledge the complex pre-war environment. This includes the punitive terms of the Treaty of Versailles following World War I, which created economic desperation, and the failed pre-war policy of appeasement. The Soviet Union: Historical consensus recognizes that the war's outbreak was directly catalyzed by the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, in which Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to divide Poland and non-aggression spheres, essentially clearing the path for the invasion of Poland. Broader Axis Complicity: Other European fascist regimes (such as Italy under Mussolini) are also recognized for their aggressive imperial campaigns that contributed to the global conflict.
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