World War 2

  • The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

    The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles was a huge failure and was one of the main causes of WW2 because it limited Germany's power and made them have to pay a lot of money. They also reduced their military and took some of their land back which made the Germans mad and wanted their land back. They also ignored Japan and Italy which made them mad and they wanted to join Germany.
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    Causes of WW 2

  • Mussolini becomes the leader of Italy

    Mussolini becomes the leader of Italy

    He was the person who came up with fascism and inspired Hitler to become the leader of Germany. He wanted to grow Italy's empire like the Roman Empire because they were ignored in the Treaty of Versailles.
  • Mein Kampf is published

    Mein Kampf is published

    This was an important piece because it shows Hilter's plans and thoughts about things while in prison. This was an early look at what Hilter wanted to accomplish.
  • Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany

    Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany

    This is an important role because it is giving Hitler the ability to take full power because he got his foot in the door. He can start to become a mini Mussolini by turning Germany fascist.
  • “Knight of the Long Knives” Hitler consolidates power

    “Knight of the Long Knives” Hitler consolidates power

    This was the night that Hitler killed around 100 people who were challenging his power. This day marked the day that Hitler had all the power that he needed. He can do this because it is for the better of the state.
  • Italy invades Ethiopia

    Italy invades Ethiopia

    This was a cause of World War 2 because they were not allowed to invade anyone but they did anyway. The reason it did start the war then was because France and Britain didn't want to start the war.This also gave Hitler the confidence to start attacking people.
  • Japan Invades China

    Japan Invades China

    This was an important part because all the Axis powers wanted land and since everyone ignored Japan they wanted to take land and become a world power which is why they join Germany and Italy later.
  • Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact

    Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact

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  • Japanese Rape of Nanjing

    Japanese Rape of Nanjing

    This event shows that the Japanese were not nice people and would do anything to get what they wanted. This includes raping, torturing, and killing men women, and children.
  • Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel

    Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel

    This was the formal alliance between Germany and Italy which showed that they had plans to invade nearby countries focusing on the British Empire and France. They disagreed with Japan so they didn't get to sign it.
  • Germany invades Poland, beginning World War II

    Germany invades Poland, beginning World War II

    This was the spark to light the fire because Germany was not supposed to go further than the Rhineland and they did anyway which caused France and England to declare war on them. So this was the date that marked the start of WW2.
  • Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact

    Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact

    This was when all the Axis powers came together and made the Axis Powers. They all become each other allies the take over the world. They did it to deter the US from joining the war which worked until the attack on Pearl Harbor.