3. What is the main idea or argument of the White House source, or what information does it contain? Did it help you identify any reasons to support your claim? Did you find evidence you might be able to use in your argument? If so, what? (2 points)

Germany began the 1930s with an extremely weak economy, but the nazis soon established adictatorship; as a result, the government could pursue militaristic policies without fear of opposition. bycontrast, japan entered the 1930s with a relatively strong economy but a divided government; manypowerful japanese officials opposed military expansion.