Events that led to WW2

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  • WW begins

    World War II begins when Nazi Germany invades Poland. France and Britain declare war on Germany.

  • In the begining

    Right at the beginning of the war, the United States declares its neutrality and organizes the Neutrality Patrol. The patrol was aimed to monitor warlike movements along the coasts of the western hemisphere.

  • Assisting Poland

    In an attempt to assist Poland against Nazi Germany, the French organized the Saar Offensive, which was proven unsuccessful.

  • The begining of the deportation of Jews

    Nazi soldier Adolf Eichmann, one of Hitler’s commanders, begin the deportation of Jews (aka the Holocaust) from Austria and Czechoslovakia to send them into prisoner camps in Poland.

  • Making bold moves

    Nazi Germany make more bold moves by invading Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

  • Hitler gaining territory

    Hitler occupies most of western Europe.

  • Attack of Pearl Harbor

    Japanese attack Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, a territory of the US. The United States declares war against Japan.

  • Hitler declares war

    Adolf Hitler declares war against the United States.

  • Executive Order 9066

    President Roosevelt signs the Executive Order 9066 also known as the Japanese-American Internment order. This order places citizens of Japanese descent in internment camps.

  • Suicide

    Knowing that all was lost, Adolf Hitler commits suicide.

  • The end

    The end of World War II in Europe when Germany start surrendering.