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Events that led to WW2

  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles
    This treaty was a peace treaty that ended WW1. It ended the war between Germany and the Allied powers.
  • Treaty of Trianon

    Treaty of Trianon
    Hungary signs the Treaty of Trianon with the Allied powers. The treaty regulated the status of the Hungarian state and defined its borders.
  • U.S - German Peace Treaty

    The U.S.–German Peace Treaty and the U.S.–Austrian Peace Treaty are signed, marking the formal end of the state of war between the two states.
  • Treaty of Rapallo

    Treaty of Rapallo
    Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Treaty of Rapallo, re-establishing relations, renouncing financial claims on each other and future cooperation.
  • Troops from France in Germany

    Troops from France in Germany
    France begins withdrawing its troops from the Ruhr in Germany.
  • Stock Market crashes in NY

    Stock Market crashes in NY
    Values of stocks associated with NY plummets and the stock market crashes. Widespread unemployment occurs in the U.S. In Germany 6 million go unemployed.
  • Japan Invades Manchuria

    Japan Invades Manchuria
    The Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria on Sep. 18, 1931.
  • The Anti-Comintern Pact

    The Anti-Comintern Pact
    Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan sign the Anti-Comintern Pact, that was against the Soviet Union and the international Communist movement.
  • Austria in The Anschluss

    Austria in The Anschluss
    Germany incorporates Austria in the Anschluss.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany Invades Poland
    Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe.
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