Lead up to WW2

  • Fascist Party in Italy

    Benito Mussolini created a fascist party in italy that stressed nationalism, and thought that having one strong leader was best for the country
  • Nazi party

    Adolf hitler started a nazi party. They believed in racial purification,and national expansion would make Germany a better country
  • The U.S creates a doctrine

    In response to the invasion in Manchuria, The U.S creates the Stimson Doctrine to prevent japan from extending its territories. Hitler also recives his citizenship in Germany
  • Hitler becomes the leader

    German president, Paul Von Hindenburg appointes Adolf Hitler the Leader of the Nazi party. He also makes Hitler the chancellor of the nation-state.
  • Axis Alliance

    The Axis Alliance is formed, and Germany signs a treaty with Italy and Japan. This alliance would soon be one of the main reasons for WW!!
  • Germany Violates Terms

    Germany violates the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
  • Annexation

    Germany completes annexation over Austria, and becomes the first country to be seized under Hitlers rule
  • Joseph Stalin

    Joseph Stalin took control over the Soviet Union in hopes of creating a communist state, and eventually established a totalitarian government
  • Civil War in Spain

    The spanish army rebelled against the Spanish republic, and revolts broke out across spain. after 500,000 deaths, Francisco Franco became Spain's fascist dictator
  • The war starts

    Nazi germany invades Poloands capital. German forces defeat Poland, and recieves an official surrender