Possible questions to ask on how the formation of alliances in bringing about the Second world war?

1. How did the formation of alliances contribute to the outbreak of the Second World War?
2. What were the key alliances that played a role in the lead up to the Second World War?
3. How did the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact impact the formation of alliances in the lead up to the Second World War?
4. How did the Axis powers and the Allied powers form alliances leading up to the Second World War?
5. What role did the policy of appeasement play in the formation of alliances prior to the Second World War?
6. How did the alliances formed during the Spanish Civil War impact the formation of alliances leading up to the Second World War?
7. How did the alliances between Japan, Germany, and Italy contribute to the outbreak of the Second World War?
8. How did the alliances between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies shift during the course of the Second World War?
9. How did the formation of alliances impact the outcome of the Second World War?
10. What lessons can be learned from the formation of alliances in the lead up to the Second World War?

Alliances and Diplomatic Alignments:

- How did the formation of the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) contribute to the outbreak of war?
- What were the terms of the Tripartite Pact and how did it strengthen the Axis?
- How did the Soviet-Nazi Non-Aggression Pact of 1939 impact the balance of power in Europe?

British and French Responses:

- How did British and French appeasement policies towards Germany influence the formation of alliances?
- What were the consequences of the Munich Agreement and how did it embolden Hitler?
- How did the Anglo-Polish alliance of 1939 impact British decision-making at the outbreak of war?

The Role of the United States:

- How did the United States' policy of Neutrality Acts contribute to the formation of alliances?
- What factors led to the eventual intervention of the United States in the conflict?
- How did Lend-Lease aid to Britain and France influence the course of the war?

Ideological Influences:

- How did Nazi ideology and Japanese imperialism contribute to the formation of their respective alliances?
- What was the role of communist ideology in the Soviet Union's alliances and foreign policy?

Diplomatic Failures and Miscalculations:

- How did diplomatic failures, such as the breakdown of the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, contribute to the outbreak of war?
- What were the miscalculations made by leaders on all sides that led to the escalation of tensions?

Consequences of Alliances:

- How did the formation of alliances shape the course of the war, both in Europe and the Pacific?
- What were the long-term consequences of the Second World War for the international system and the formation of new alliances?