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The treaty of Versailles was an treaty that the allies signed after WWI. This treaty indirectly started WWII as it angered the german people by destroying its economy, angered the Italian by not giving the lands promised, and angered the Japanese by also restricting lands.
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Post WWI the the allies created a peace keeping group known as the League of Nations. This group held significance as many who left it would go and fight with the axis. (Japan, Italy)
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Benito Mussolini became the first fascist leader in Europe. His election also showed leaders like Hitler the way to gain power in Europe.
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After Germany was not able to pay their reparations, France and Belgium take over the Ruhr valley. The ruhr valley takeover completely decimated the German economy allowing leaders like Hitler to gain power.
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Mein Kampf was a book of Hitler's ideas on the future of germany, It was anti semetic and the foundation of the Nazi party.
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When appointed as the Chancellor of Germany, Hitler was able to institute many of the ideals he expressed in Mein Kampf. His nationalistic attitude combined with his incredible power was the perfect mix for another war.
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Japan leaving the LON was an early sign of lines being drawn. By leaving the LON, Japan was siding with Germany, starting the axis powers. After leaving the LON, Japan invaded Manchuria, showing the LON that Japan did not follow their rules or ideals anymore.
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The Nuremburg Laws were the first major laws in Germany put in place to persecute jews. The rally also showed the world the power of the Nazi government over its people, and the powerful army it possessed.
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Italy leaving the LON was when the lines for WWII were fully drawn. After Italy left, there was an obvious split between the axis and allied countries.
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Hitler invaded Poland on September 1st 1939. This was the official start of WWII and showed the allies the alarming rate in which Germany could conquer.
