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Things leading up to World War II

  • Adolf Hilter is Named Leader of The Nazi .

    Adolf Hilter is Named Leader of The Nazi .
    Adolf Hitler is named leader of the Nazi party , earning the title "der Führer" .
  • The Washington Naval Conference .

    The Washington Naval Conference .
    The Washington Naval Conference takes place in Washington DC, nine countries attended . Japan later withdraws from the agreements made at the conference.
  • The Soviets become part of the Allied forces .

    The Soviets become part of the Allied forces .
    At the height of WWII, Stalin and the Soviets become part of the Allied forces.
  • Hungary joins Germany .

    Hungary joins Germany .
    Hungary would later join Germany in World War II against the Soviet Union.
  • France & Belgium take over .

    France & Belgium take over .
    France & Belgium take over the Ruhr area hoping to force Germany to make reparations from World War II .
  • France withdrawls from Germany .

    France withdrawls from Germany .
    French troops withdraw from Germany.
  • Saudi Arabia suppies Oil .

    Saudi Arabia suppies Oil .
    Saudi Arabia later supplied oil to the Allies during WWII.
  • The Great Depression starts .

    The Great Depression starts  .
    Under Pope Pius XII, Vatican City remained neutral during WWII.The Great Depression begins in the US and spreads worldwide.
  • Germany elects Paul Von Hindenberg for president .

    Germany elects Paul Von Hindenberg for president .
    He played an important role in the rise of Hitler’s Nazi party.
  • Adolf Hitler Unlimited power .

    Adolf Hitler Unlimited power .
    The Enabling Act of 1933 approved by the German government gave Hitler unlimited power. This allowed him to be a dictator in Germany.
  • Adolf Hitler become chancellor and head of state .

    Adolf Hitler become chancellor and head of state .
    After a long wait, Hitler receives the Führer of Germany title, making him chancellor and head of state.
  • The Axis Powers or Axis Alliance is formed .

    The Axis Powers or Axis Alliance is formed .
    Germany signs a treaty with Italy and Japan. The alliance would later be the main protagonists during WWII.
  • The Annexation of Austria .

    The Annexation of Austria .
    Nazi Germany completes the Annexation or incorporation of Austria. Austria was the first country to be annexed by Hitler’s Germany.
  • World War II Starts

    World War II Starts
    Nazi Germany invades Poland. France and Britain declare war on Germany.