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Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles, a document that humilities and exploits Germany is signed. This is the beginning of Germany's grudge towards the rest of the world, barring its allies. -
Hitler becomes leader
Adolf Hitler became the leader of the National Socialist (Nazi) Party. He believes that Germans are part of a superhuman race and that Jewish, gypsies and othes should be exterminated. -
Germany admitted to League of Nations
Germany was admitted to the very organization meant to stop their aggressive acts. This new position would have given them some control over the reaction of the League to aggressive acts by Germany and its allies. -
Hitler names himself Furher
After the death of President Hindenberg, Hitler is both Chancellor and President and thus appoints himself as Furher. Germany is helpless to his will. -
Hitler introduces conscription
Hitler introduces conscription in Germany, a direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles. By doing this, he is able to amass forces for the Blitzkreig. -
Nuremberg Race Laws introduced
The Nuremberg Race Laws were introduced in Germany as a way to strip the rights of anyone with Jewish blood. -
Germany invades Rhineland
This was another way that Germany ignored the Treaty of Versailles. They invaded the demilitarized zone of Rhineland. The League of Nations took no action against Germany. This is one of the ways that Europe appeased Hitler. -
Signing of the Munich Agreement
The Munich Agreement was another way that Hitler was appeased. The agreement gave part of Czechoslovakia's land to Germany in hopes that they would leave them alone. Germany later broke the agreement and took over Czechoslovakia. -
Japan threatens against Hong Kong
This provocation created tension between Japan and Hong Kong (a British colony). -
Signing of the Tripartite Pact
Germany, Italy and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact in Berlin. This bound them as the Axis powers that would be the opposing alliance in the Second World War.
