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Rise of Totalitarianism-Fascism, Nazism, Communism
First came the ideas of communism with the Soviet Union, then fascism came from Germany followed by Nazism. These ideas helped dictators take complete control over people. This helped Mussolini take over Italy, Hitler take over Germany, and Stalin take over the Soviets. (Textbook 562-569) -
Start of Soviet Union
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The Weimar Republic
After imperial Germany ended in 1918, a German democratic state, the Weimar republic was created. There were many economic issues associated with inflation, fixed incomes, etc. -
Versailles Treaty
Peace treaty that was established at the end of WWI to make peace with Germany. Because of Germany's loss at war, they were positively effected by the Treaty of Versailles. -
Mussolini takes over
Mussolini took over Italy with hopes to make an empire. He was a influential dictator who used ideas of facism and totalitarianism to gain power over Italy. -
Beer Hall Putsch, Mein Kampf
In Nobember of 1923, Hitler staged an armed uprising aginst the government in Munich, aiming to seize control. Hitler wanted to establish a new covernment under the German Reich. Bavarian authorities prosecuted Hitler, putting on hold the Nazi's rise in power. (Textbook568) -
Stalin Gains Power
Stalin gains power after Lenin's death in 1922, taking over the dictatorship. His views were off of similar concepts to Hitler's, as he was a mean and nasty leader. -
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Great Depression
The crash of the stock market triggered the Great Depression. 15 million Americans were unemployed, placing millions of investors to bancrupcy. -
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Early military actions and the response of the League of Nations-Italy invades Ethiopia, Japan's invasion of Manchuria
The early military actions were sparks along the way to ignite the fire of WWII. With the help of Mussolini, Italy invaded Ethiopia while Japan invaded China because of it's overpopulation. China had fertile soil, and Japan's strong army was ready to get there hands on the land. Although the League of Nations was supposed to stop the attacks, many countries tried to expand their own wealth during the low points of the depression. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
Getting rid of Von Schleicher, Hitler's plan was finally coming into action as this crucal turning point sparked his dictatorship. -
Reichstag Fire
The Nazi party set up a a plan to burn down the German parliament building. -
Nuremberg Laws
Anti-Jewish law set up by the Nazi Party reflecting their strong anti=Semitic beliefs. The laws defined who was considered Jewish, didn't allow citizenships to Jews, and stripped Jews of their civil rights. The laws seperated Jews from the Germans living in Germany. (Textbook 573) -
Munich Conference
Leaders of Great Britain, France, and Italy agreed to allow Germany to annex certain parts of Czechoslovakia. German troops were allowed to occupy the studetenland. The Munich Conference was the high point of Western appeassement of Hitler. (Textbook 622+Link) -
Sudetenland/Appeasement
After invading Austria, Hitler's next objective was the destruction of Czechoslovakia. In hope of conquering land, Hitler expressed that he would risk "world war" to achieve his goal. (Textbook 622) -
Kristallnacht
"The night of shattered glass"-A night of terror for the Jewish people as Nazis burned synagogues and destroyed some 7,000 Jewish businesses. Because of Kristallnacht, Jews were barred from all public transportation, public buildings, schools, and hopsitals. They were not able to own or manage any stores. (Textbook 573) -
Nazi-Soviet Non-Agression Pact
The Nazi Party and the Soviet union agreed on a pact stating that two countries wouldn't attack eachother. This protected Germany from a two front war. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland, and quickly defeated Poland within a few weeks. Germany had a leg up when invading the Soviet Union because they occupied the majority of Poland.
