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World Disarmament Conference
The purpose was to reduce armaments, mainly offensive weapons. They also wanted to limit land forces, submarines, tanks, and aircrafts. The main goal was to prevent war. -
Franco-Soviet Treaty of Mutual Assistance
A treaty in which its main goal was to counter Germany's threats. This treaty obligated each country to immediately assist each other if they were attacked. The treaty became a huge shift in international alliances during this period. -
Remilitarization of the Rhineland
When Nazi Germany re-occupied the Rhineland. This was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles. This also led Hitler to break multiple other international agreement. -
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Spanish Civil War
This started when a group of military officers wanted to overthrow the elected republican government. This caused a war between Nationalists and Republican Loyalists. This led to Francos's dictatorship in Spain. -
Rome-Berlin Axis
A military and political alliance between Germany and Italy. This alliance showed how similar Germany and Italy's plans where. This was also a key factor to starting WWII. -
German occupation of Austria
The German occupation of Austria was also known as Anschluss. This started after Nazi's began spreading propaganda in Austria. The next day they were apart of German territory. -
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Four Power Conference at Munich
This was a meeting between Germany, Italy, France, and Great Britain. In which gave Hitler Czechoslovakia. This agreement is also known as the prelude to World War 2. -
Germany occupies Bohemia and Moravia
Germany decided to occupy Bohemia and Moravia. Hitler being so aggressive wanted to expand. Doing this he violated the Munich Conference. -
Pact of Steel
A pact signed by both Hitler and Mussolini. This pact made it so Germany and Italy would have to aid each other if a war happens. In which was assumed that war would not happen. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
Britain and France declared war due to Germany's invasion of Poland. This declaration of war was the start of World War 2. This also was because Britain and France decided to honor their guarantee with Poland.