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Hitler comes to power
Marks the formal start of Hitler's rise to power. His political party was formed in the interwar era. -
Mein Kampf
Written by Adolf Hitler Himself. Led to the war by providing Hitler with inside access to the world of people who read his book. -
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The Great Depression
The official start began in the U.S. and most countries soon followed. The ending also varies throughout the world. Led to the war by putting the world in an economic crises. -
Stock Market Crash
United States stock market failed. Led to war by plunging the entire world into economic failure. -
Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Manchuria was invaded by Japan's Kwantung army. Japanese occupation lasted until the end of World War Two. -
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Japanese Expansion
Japenese wanted land so they expanded into China until the U.S. stopped them during World War Two after the bombing of Pearl Harbour. -
Enabling Act
Allowed hitler to legally obtain power amd establish a dictatorship -
Nuremburg Laws
Antisemetic German laws. Announced at annual German Nuremburg rally. Heavily limited the Jewish people and allowed Hitler to grab for even more power. -
Remilitarization of the Rhineland
Hitler openly sent troops to Rhineland in defiance to treaty of versailles. It didn't just lead to war, it was the war. -
Spanish Civil War (timespan)
Ended on 1 April 1939. Mussolini and Hitler used this war as a training ground for their weapond for use during World War Two. -
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"Rape of Nanjing"
During a six week period, Japanes troops massacred and raped women of the city of Nanjing furing World War Two. -
Anschluss
German annexation/occupation of Austria. Austria ecstatically accepted German attention. -
Munich Conference
Hitler could invade Sudetenland if he promised not to annex any other country, Signed by Germans, UK, France, and Italy. Led to war by allowing Hitler military freedom. -
Start
Official Start of WW2 -
End
Official End of WW2
