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Treaty of Versailles is Signed
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that was imposed upon Germany after the end of World War 1. The treaty included a number of punishing conditions on Germany, and was a major factor in Adolf Hitler seizing power in Germany and causing World War 2. -
The League of Nations is Created
The League of Nations is an international organization. It was created after World War 1 to make a forum to resolve international problems. -
Benito Mussolini becomes Dictator of Italy
Mussolini became President and Dictator, which brought the worlds first fascist dictatorship. Mussolini and his party eliminated all oppositions.
This had a great influence on Adolf Hitler when he became the dictator in Germany. -
Beginning of the Great Depression
The Stock Market Crash in 1929 created a world-wide depression and an economic crisis known as the Great Depression.
Millions of people worldwide became unemployed.
Economies of most nations were in crisis.
This all allowed dictators like Hitler and Mussolini to go and take power in Germany and Italy. -
Japan invaded Manchuria
Japan was experiencing economic crisis, and was in major need of resources. It led to Japan invading Manchuria, a place in China, to steal its iron and coal. -
Hitler Appointed as Chancellor of Germany
Hitler's appointment to the Chancellor was president of Germany's desperate attempt to stabilize Germany's chaotic climate. -
Italy invaded Ethiopia
Mussolini led Italians to invade the African nation of Ethiopia. There goal was to establish an Italian empire and gain resources for Italy. -
Germany Reoccupied the Rhineland
The Treaty of Versailles had forbidden Germany from occupying Rhineland. Germany violated the treaty, Germany marched its troops into Rhineland. - The League of Nations did not stop Germany from reoccupying Rhineland. -
Germany's Anschluss with Austria
Germany was not allowed to have any alliance with Austria because of the Treaty of Versailles.
Germany thought that Germany and Austria must be united. -
Signing of the Munich Agreement
After occupying Austria, he wanted to take over Czechoslovakia. To do that, Mussolini and Hitler had to have an agreement with France and Britain. -
Germany Occupied Czachoslovakia
Instead of taking over only part of Czechoslovakia, he took over all of it. -
Germany Invaded Poland
After occupying Czechoslovakia, Hitler wanted to occupy Poland.
Hitler and Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union) came umong an agreement to divide Poland between the 2 countries. - Germany's troops then invaded Poland. -
Britain Declared War on Germany
Britain realized they failed to maintain peace after Germany invaded Poland. - Britain then had no choice but to stand up to Germany.
On September 3rd, 1939 - Britain officially declared war on Germany.
