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In attempts to prevent a civil war, the king of Italy allowed Mussolini to take power so he could form a new type of government called facism. Mussolini was a ruthless leader.
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As a result of the Stock Market Crash, millions of people went bankrupt, unemployed or homeless. Thousands of banks and companies closed down as well.
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Japan's invasion of Manchuria caused the United States to cut off Japan's supply of oil. It also proved that the League of Nations didn't have much power to enforce their orders.
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When the war first started, FDR respected the American citizens' requests to stay neutral. But after the attack on Pearl Harbor, America changed their minds and wanted revenge on Japan.
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After Hitler became Chancellor, he invaded Poland. This invasion led to France and Great Britain to declare war on Germany, starting WWII.
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Hitler dramatically increased the size and power of Germany's army, trained more men, and expanded the amount of ships their navy had. As a result, Nazi power grew as well.
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This invasion sparked a war between the two countries. The war is best known for its exploitation of the League of Nation's weaknesses.
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France had strict control over all the industrial regions. Execution was ordered to anybody who refused to work.
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Spain was divided into "loyalists" and "republicans." This war helped Germany come up with new equipment that affected the war.
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Japan desperately needed to more supplies and resources to help fund their army and economy and thought that by invading China they could aquire the means necessary.
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The annexation of Hitler unionized Austria and Germany politcally. This also marked the beginning of Hitler sending Jews, Communists, and other social and racial miniorities to concentration camps.
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This was an agreement made that allowed Germany to annex Sudetenland.
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Also called "The Night of Broken Glass," this was a series of attacks on Jews throughout Germany, as Hitler blamed the Jews for all of Germany's problems.
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This was an agreement made between Russia and Germany that said that neither country would attack the other for a certain amount of time. They also agreed to trade certain goods and raw materials.
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This is the event that is considered the beginning of WWII. This invasion also influenced France and Great Britain to declare war on Germany.
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After Great Britain and France declared war on Germany, this act allowed for the trading or arms with fighting nations on a cash-and-carry basis.
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This was the period where neither side performed any military operations.
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This was the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk because of the German onslaught.
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Churchill was an excellent speaker and did a good job at rallying his country and troops when they most needed it.
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This invasion was made in attempts to stop China from importing weapons through this region.
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Germany invaded France and took control of Paris. Under the signed armistace, two thirds of France was under German control.
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This was Hitler's first defeat. This also reassured the US and other countries that Britain could survive the war.
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This act allowed the US to supply Allied forces with war supplies, which formally ended the United States' neutrality.
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Written by the US and Great Britain, this Charter stated the general goals of the war. Eventually all Allied countries agreed to this.
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Japan led an onslaught on the US's Pacific Fleet which was only crippled by the attack. This led to the declaration of war on Japan by the United States. Eventually Germany and Italy declared war on the United States as well.
