LA Hemenway's Wacky World War II Wonder Emporium Of Factual Statements and Great Grades
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Stock Market Crash
On this day, the stock market in the US crashed, leaving lots of people poor or even completely broke. This event was one of the causes of the Great Depression. Economic -
Inflation in Germany
Germany had a serious inflation problem entering the 1930's. This happened when Germany tried to print out too much money in order to pay off debts. Economic -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
Hilter lakes over Germany and enacts several plans to reform the economy. In doing this, he drastically reduces the unemployment rate. Economic -
Invasion of Ethiopia
On this day, Italy decided to invade Ethiopia. This was primarily because Mussolini wanted to establish the dominance of Italy Social/Political -
Slovaks Declare Independence
The Germans occupy the rump Czech lands because of the violation of the Munich agreement which made a Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Germans pressured the Slovaks to form their independance. Cultural -
Nonaggression Agreement
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Nonagression Agreeement. This is an agreement in which Europe is divided. Social/Political -
Italy Declares War
Italy joins the war as a member of the Axis Powers. They declared war on Fance by invading them. Political -
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain began on this date with the air raid of the UK from Germany. This air raid launched this battle, which was caused because Germany wanted to controle the Royal Air Force. Military -
Tripartite Pact
Italy, Germany, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact. This forms the Axis Powers. Political -
Italy Invades Greece
Italy tries to Invade Albania. Greece was neutral at the time of this invasion. Social -
Slew of Countries Join Axis Powers
Slovakia (November 23), Hungary (November 20), and Romania (November 22) join the Axis Powers. This is the beginning of allies in the war. Social/Political/Military -
Pearl Harbor
On this day, Japanese bombers attacked the U.S. naval base known as Pearl Harbor. This was one of two factors that launched the USA into WWII. Political -
USA declares war
The U.S. declares war. This was mainly due to the attack on Pearl Harbor, which happened on the same day. Political -
Battle of Stalingrad
In this battle, the Allied Powers fought the USSR for control of Stalingrad. The battle ended on February 2nd, 1943, Military -
Allies Liberate Paris
Paris is liberated by Allied forces. After four years of German occupation, they are now free. Political/social -
Hitler Dies
This is the date of the death of Adolf Hitler, commander of Nazi Germany. Although this is an important date, it didn't lead to anything significant because Germany was extremely crippled at this point. Social -
Germany Surrenders
Germany, a member of the Axis Powers, surrenders. This day opens the floodgates for future diplomatic affairs reguarding the aftermath of the war. Diplomatic