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League of Nations was Created
The League of Nations was created involving 70% of the world's leaders. It was ultimately created to prevent a future world war outbreak. -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany
In 1933, Hitler was appointed the leader of Germany. This started the Nazi party which lead to WW2. There was an election, however, Hitler was ultimately appointed by the previous leader. -
Nanjing Massacre
The Nanjing Massacre was a mass murder and assault of the Chinese people. It started as an aftermath of a war battle, and the attacks lasted for six weeks. The Japanese were attacking the Chinese as a war tactic. -
Munich Conference
The Munich Conference was a meeting and agreement between Germany, Britain, France, and Italy that gave Germany permission to gain access to Czechoslovakia. This was seen as an act of respect towards Hitler. -
Winter War
The Winter War was a 3 month war between the Soviet Union and Finland. The Soviets invaded Finland, which sparked the was,r and the war ended with the Moscow Peace Treaty in 1940. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
This was a pact between Germany and the Soviet Union that allowed the Soivets to invade Poland without interference from the Nazis. The pact didn't last long; Germany violated the Pact in 1940 by invading the Soviet Union. -
Great Britain and France Declare War
Great Britain and France both declared war on Germany following the German attack on Poland. After they both declared war, expanding the involvement in the war, it lead to other countries getting involved as well. -
German Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland, which marked the start of WW2. This was a surprise attack, Poland was not prepared or ready. The Soviet Union joined in and the attacked lasted for several weeks. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
This was an attack from Japan on the United States. This was a surprise attack which lead to the United States involvement in the war. -
Invasion of Sicily
The Allied Powers invaded Sicily by air. This led to the fall of the Italian dictator. This attack lasted for about one month. -
Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was a very important meeting between leaders of large powers, like Joseph Stalin and Franklin D Roosevelt. In the meeting they discussed post war decisions and the establishment of the United Nations. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrendered the war after Hilters death. They surrendered by signing the Insrument of Surrendor. After the war was finished, Germany was made responsible for the war. -
Japanese Surrendor
The Japanese surrendered in the war after the Soviet Union launched a bomb attack on Japan. This attack lead Japan to surrender by signing the Instrument of Surrender. -
United Nations was Founded
The United Nations was an improved version of the League of Nations that came about after World War 2. This was another action that was meant as a preventative strategy to avoid future world wars.