Lead Up to WWII- Owen Oszust

  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles
    This was the treaty that decided the punishment for Germany. They had to pay many reparations, which angered them.
  • Benito Mussolini established as dictator

    Benito Mussolini established as dictator
    Benito Mussolini established himself as dictator of Italy. He started the Fascism of the government.
  • Joseph Stalin becomes Dictator of USSR

    Joseph Stalin becomes Dictator of USSR
    Joseph Stalin established himself as the dictator of the USSR. He is also the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
  • Great Depression

    Great Depression
    The Great Depression hit all around the world after the stock market crashed. Citizens in Germany were desperate to elect Hitler as their dictator.
  • Chancellor Bruning resigns

    Chancellor Bruning resigns
    Once Chancellor Bruning resigns Papen is originally chosen. Then the highly supported Hitler takes over beginning his quest for glory.
  • FDR elected and New Deal

    FDR elected and New Deal
    Roosevelt was elected to office and creates the New Deal. The New Deal was a series of federal programs to help the United States out of the Great Depression.
  • Jew Boycott

    Jew Boycott
    Hitler tells Germans to boycott Jewish businesses. Jews are then fired from government positions and civil service positions.
  • Hindenburg Death

    Hindenburg Death
    President Hindenburg dies opening the door for Hitler. He officially merges the with the chancellor position to become the one true leader.
  • Enabling Act

    Enabling Act
    The Enabling Act gave Hitler dictatorial power in Germany. He destroyed everything he wanted. He also had control of the military and laws.
  • Start of WW2

    Start of WW2
    Germany started World War 2 on when they invaded Poland. Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later.