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Hitler becomes Chanceller of the Weimar Republic
Hitler is appointed one of the most powerful positions in the german government. The people voted him in and rejoiced at their so called "Savior" for their nation. This is important because at that point in time Hitler finally grips the power needed for him to realize his plans. -
USS Panay attack
A US gunboat is attack by a Japanese aircraft. If the attack was intentonal or accidental is unknown but the crew was caught off guard and the ship critically damamged. Its important because interaction with the japanese from that point on were tense and the event brewed distrust for the Japanese from the American people.
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President Roosevelt prepares.
President Roosevelt askes Congress for 500 Million to increase america's defences because he saw germany as a threat. This is important because Japan took this a a direct threat since America's the only other power in the Pacific who could inpead their advance in China. -
The Axis Alliance
Japan, Germany, and Italy form alliance.This is important because these add to each country's individual military strength and they all perticipated in World War II as a result of it.
