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Conflict with Britain, France, Russia, Italy, the United States
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Mussolini and the Fascist Party went to Rome and threatened the king. Became the leader, Il Duce, and created a totalitarian government.
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In 1924, Lenin, the creator of the Russian Communist and leader of the Bolshevik Revolution, dies. Stalin became in charge and established a totalitarian goverment.
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Militarist launched an attack and took over Chinese providence of Manchuria. They felt that Japan needed more land.
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Hitler is elected to become chancellor by Nazi party. Later, first concentration camps created.
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Congress passed Neutrality Acts. Banned firearm sales and loans to countries in war.
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Mussolini wanted to expand Italy. Attacked Ethiopia and in 1936 Ethiopia was taken over.
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Francisco Franco and part of Spanish army rebelled. 3,000 Americans fought in the army against Franco, hoping it would help stop fascism. Franco backed by Soviet Union, Hitler, and Mussolini. In 1939, Franco won and became a dictator.
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Nazi Germany persecuted Jews. Made ghettos and forced-labor camps.
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German invaded Poland; Britain and France declared war on Germany.
