Teacher video: Causes of World War 2

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The events leading to a global war

This History video introduces teachers to the key causes of World War 2. It explores the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Adolf Hitler, the failure of appeasement and the global impact of the Great Depression.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History – Teacher subject knowledge videos. It helps teachers understand the historical events leading to the outbreak of war in 1939.

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