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Treaty of Versailles
When "The Big Three," (Woodrow Wilson from the U.S., David Lloyd George from the U.K. and Georges Clemenceau) decided what to do with Germany. This ended WWI. -
Mussolini Turns Italy Fascist
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Depression in Germany
Because of the treaty, Germany was forced to give reperations to the Allies, forcing them to print more. This caused hyperinflation. Germany was also forced to give up about 13% of it's land. -
The Weimar Republic
After Kaiser Wilhelm was forced to step down, Germany decided to create the Weimar Republic, which was a coalition government (A governement where many different political parties work together to govern). This caused Germany to become weak, making citizens want a more powerful leader. -
Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor in Germany
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Hitler Becomes President of Germany
President Von Hindenburg died so Hitler became president which made him both president and chancellor and he crowned himself führer. -
Italy invades Ethiopia (Abyssinia)
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Nazi Germany invades Austria
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Nazi Germany invades Czechoslovakia
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Germany and Russia Sign Non Agression Pact
USSR and Germany promised not to fight but this pact was later broken by Germany. -
Nazi Germany invades Poland
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Operation Barbarossa
Nazi Germany invades USSR despite previous nonaggression pact. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks U.S. Pearl Harbor leading to the U.S. joining World War II.