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Kellog-Briand Pact
The Kellog-Briand Pact was a treaty to outlaw war that was created by France and the United States. Later it was signed by 15 nations. -
Japan attacked Manchuria
On 1931, Manchuria on China's northern part was seized by Japan. The reason was because Japan wanted to obtain enough resources for its growing industries. -
Nuremberg Laws
The Nuremberg Laws were anti-Jewish laws created by Germany in order to remove Jewish influences from German society. -
Invasion of Ethiopia
In 1935, Italy invaded Ethiopia because of Mussolini, the leader of Italy, wanted to boost up the popularity of Imperialism and expand territories to gain prestige. -
Occupation of the Rhineland
German troops marched into Rhineland, which was against the Treaty of Versailles. This movement left Europe allies in confusion. -
Civil War in Spain
In 1936, the Civil War broke out in Spain after the military revolt against the Republican government of Spain -
Japan's invasion of China
In 1937, Japan Invaded China again in an effort to be an imperial power. -
The Fall of Nanjing
In the late 1937, the Japanese armies mercilessly murdered hundred thousands of people in the city of Nanjing. About 20-80 thousand women were raped. The city was collapsed and left in ruins. -
The Sudetenland Crisis
The Sudetenland Crisis is also known as the Munich Crisis. It began when Nazi Germany annexed Sudetenland, the Czech territory bordering Germany. Germany stated that Sudetenland should belong to Germany because the citizens spoke German. -
Anschluss of Austria
Adolf Hitler announced an Anschluss(annexation), between Germany and Austria. He aims to unite all German-speaking people in one country. -
Munich Conference
Munich Conference was a meeting between Hitler and the representatives of France, United Kingdom, and Italy to talk about the Munich Crisis. It resulted in an agreement that Hitler promised he would annex the Sudetenland provided but not anywhere else. -
Invasion of Poland
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression treaty and later invade Poland together because they desired more living space. This marked the beginning of World War II.
