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Events Leading up to World War II
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Hitler appointed Chancellor
Adolf Hitler was known as the leader of the National Socialists. He was also a leader of the Nazi Party. The Nazi Party numbers of Germans increasing because they all wanted to follow Hitler. -
Passing of the Enabling Act
The Enabling Act is finally passed.This act allowed Adolf Hitler to rule the entire government. Later in this act, it will eventually allow Adolf Hitler to be a full leader of Germany. -
The Leaving of Japan
Japan had left the League of Nations. The reason why Japan left is because of the accusations. These accusations were made against them. -
German and Polish
Together, the German and Polish signed the Non-Aggression Pact.This pact allowed was allowing Germany to keep the Eastern Border maintained. Meanwhile, Germany ends up invading Poland five years later. -
Militarizing Rhineland
During this, Germany ends up violating the Treaty of Versailles. The militarizing of the Rhineland contents the treaty. They were occupied for 15 years by the allied forces -
Spanish Civil War
In July 1936, the Spanish Civil War started. The Spanish gave full support to Francisco Franco. Franco was who led the Spanish in the Civil War. Franco also represented the Nationalist faction. In the end, Germany was known to be instrumental in victories. -
Axis Alliance
The alliance was formed in in October of 1936. During this time, Germany ends up signing a treaty with Japan and Italy. This later will become a big antagonist during World War II -
The Invading of China
Japan ends up invading China. This was a military conflict fought between China and Japan. The two fought from 1937 to 1945. China had fought japan with some help from Germany. -
The Seizing of Australia
During this time, the German troops invaded Russia. During this, Adolf Hitler announced that Austria had become a part of German reich. So now the laws and acts of Germany were enforced upon Austria. -
The Munich Agreement
France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the ones to sign the Munich Agreement. The reasoning behind this agreement was to allow an the annexation. The annexation was of Czech's border. -
Invasion
In March of 1939, Germany troops enter Prague. Their intention of being there was to capture Czech's in violation of the Munich Agreement -
Invasion of Poland
Hitler had thought that Poland fired on his German troops. In very short amount of time, France and Britain ended up declaring war on Germany. With all of this going on, World War II began. -
Italy vs. France and Bristian
Italy ends up declaring war with Britain and France. During this time, Britain had their Prime Minister resign. After that, Winston Churchill ends up taking the responsibility of Prime Minister. -
Tripartite Act
Having the Tripartite Act signed, formed the Axis of Germany, Japan, and Italy. This meant that the three countries would stick by each others side if they were attacked by an additional country. Their most intended target was the U.S. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan ends up bombing the United States on December 7, 1941. By the next day, the U.S. declared war on Japan. That is when the United States began its fight in World War II -
US Defeats Japan
United States defeats Japan at the Battle of Midway. -
Italy Surrenders
Italy ends up surrendering to the Allies. Mussolini escapes and sets up a government in North Italy, all with the help of Germany. -
Germany Loses to the Allies
Germany ends up attacking The Battle of the Bulge. The results of this attack end up being that Germany loses to the Allies. -
The Passing of the President
President Franklin Roosevelt ends up passing away while he is president. Roosevelt ends up being replaced by Harry Truman for President. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Japan
The U.S. drops an atomic bomb on Japan. Just three days after that, another atomic bomb is dropped on Japan. Finally on September 2, Japan surrenders to the United States and the Allies
