Causes of WW2: by Litzy R. By _.litzy.rodrdriguez._ Jun 28, 1919 Treaty of Versailles 1922 Mussolini appointed leader of Italy 1933 Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany Nov 5, 1937 Anschluss with Austria Sep 30, 1938 The Munich Agreement Apr 15, 1939 Germany takes the rest of Czechoslovakia Aug 23, 1939 Nazi-Soviet pact Sep 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland: WW2 Begins!