Certainly! Here's a clear and concise answer to your question:
Acts of aggression by dictators in the 1930s:
1. Adolf Hitler's annexation of Austria in 1938 (Anschluss).
2. Benito Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia in 1935.
3. Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931.
Reasons why western democracies were unable to stop aggression:
1. Pacifism: After the devastation of World War I, many Western democracies were hesitant to engage in another conflict, leading to a policy of appeasement to avoid war.
2. Economic Impact: The Great Depression weakened many Western economies, making them reluctant to engage in costly military interventions.
3. Lack of Unity: Disagreements among Western democracies on how to respond to aggression, combined with a lack of collective security measures, hindered their ability to present a united front against dictators.
By understanding these examples of aggression and the reasons behind the lack of action by Western democracies, we can see how complex geopolitical factors played a role in shaping the events of the 1930s.
