1940s

1921-1941

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    1921-1941

  • Rise of the Nazi's in Germany

    Rise of the Nazi's in Germany
    Behind Hitler, the National Socialist German Workers' Party comes to power in Germany
  • Immigration Act of 1924

    Act that limited immigration to the US and excluded Asian Immigrants.
  • US Stock Market Crash

    A four day stock market crash that greatly contributed to the Great Depression.
  • FDR becomes President

    FDR becomes President
    Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected the 32nd President of the United States.
  • Hitler invades the Rhineland

    Hitler invades the Rhineland
    Germany advance into and take over the Rhineland
  • World War II Begins

    Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany
  • Battle of Britain

    Britain outlasts German bombings and air attacks
  • Pearl Harbor Bombing

    Pearl Harbor Bombing
    Japan bombs US Naval base at Pearl Harbor in a surprise airstrike.