Topic: Second World War
2. What were the factors that caused the Second World War? Discuss the role of the Navy in WWII. (250 words)
Reference: Old NCERT World History chapter 12
Why the question:
The question is based on the theme of Second World War and about the role of Navy in WWII.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain in detail the factors that caused the Second World War and also discuss the role of the Navy in WWII.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with brief timeline of WWII.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
First explain what were the factors that caused the Second World War? – The question can be answered by describing two set of factors- the necessary but insufficient factors and the precipitating factors. The factors which proved to be the precipitating causes for the war included – Hitler and Germany’s imperialistic tendencies, the Policy of Appeasement followed by UK& others and the role of USSR.
Elaborate the above and then discuss the role of the Navy in WWII.
Conclusion:
Conclude by highlighting the significance of it in the history.
