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Hitler's Rise to Power
On this date, Hilter became president of Germany. This gave him the power to spread his militaristic and anti-semetic views throughout Germany through the Nazi Party. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany took control over Poland. This is important because when this happened, Great Britian and France declared war on Germany, and WWII officially started. -
Invasion of Paris
After France and Great Britian declared war on Germany, Germany invaded France and took control of Paris. They had now gained more land and power in Central Europe, as well as weakened the Allied Powers. -
Bombing of London
Germany tries to defeat Great Britian by air raiding London. Germany succeeded in destroying many parts of London, but Great Britain was victorious in the end. This was a victory for Great Britain, but they were weaked from the attacks. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan was angry that the United States was keeping them from invading parts of China. They lead a surpise attack on the US by bombing Pearl Harbor. This was important because the US joined the war after they were attacked. It also started the prejudice of Japanese Americans who were sent to interment camps during the war.
