Question

Economic conditions after World War I led to an increased interest in overseas imperialism by European nations a rise in authoritarian governments and fascism in Europe the successful implementation of the Treaty of Versailles a sense of isolationism among the nations of Europe

Answer 1

a rise in authoritarian governments and fascism in Europe

Answer 2

The correct answer is: "a rise in authoritarian governments and fascism in Europe".

Let's explain it using the example of the rise of nazism in Germany.

Germany had been considered guilty for all the losses beared during WWI and was oblied, through the Treaty of Versailles signed in 1919, to pay economic reparations to some of the victorious powers. It was also forced to delimitarize and to keep its armed forces and weapon production at a minimum.

These requirements severely damaged the German economy, causing a big recession and even an hyperinflation crisis. Germans felt humilliated and this is one of reasons why, when right-wing extremist and nationalist forces, leaded by Hitler, emerged promising to stop that situation and to restore German pride and to put Germany in the position it deserved as the strongest European power, Germans supported Hitler.