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Treaty of Versailles
Germany had formally surrendered on November 11, 1918, and all nations had agreed to stop fighting while the terms of peace were negotiated. On June 28, 1919, Germany and the Allied Nations (including Britain, France, Italy and Russia) signed the Treaty of Versailles, formally ending the war. -
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rise of totalitarianism
Country ruled by a dictator who was glorified as a
hero
• Allowed only one political party
• Emphasized total loyalty to the government and its
leader
• Denied individual rights
• Censored the press and other media
• Used art, culture, and mass communication to
spread propaganda
• Controlled people by terror, especially by means of
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beginning of world war 1
World War II begins as the Germans invade Poland with a three-front Blitzkrieg. They attack the Polish army with an overwhelming force of 1.5 million troops backed by tactical aircraft the sky and mobile armor on the ground. nazi Germany continued its assault on Poland throughout September 1939. Poland's troubles were amplified by the Soviet Union's invasion at mid-month. Follow the World War II timeline below to learn more about events in September 1939.
