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Weimar Republic is Formed
This idea of government is formed to replace the imperial forms of government that Germany once relied upon; this republic eventually desolved under the power of Hitler. -
Hitler becomes Leader of the Nazi Party
Founded a few years before, the National Socialist German Workers' Party grew to highest point of power under German Chancellor Adolf Hitler. -
Washington Conferece
These series of Conference took places throughout the time leading up to and during War World II; they involved Churchill and Roosevelt. -
Washington Naval Conference
This conference began with the signing of the Four-Power Act, which was signed by the United States, Japan, France, and Great Britain. -
Four-Power Treaty
Under this treaty, the United States, France, Britain, and Japan decided that they would consult each other before taking action against trouble in East Asia. -
Five Power Treaty
Signed by Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and the United States, this treaty allowed for a fair ratio of warships amongst these countries; this also resulted in the scrapping of many ships. -
Nine Power Treaty
Signed by the United States, Belgium, Great Britain, China, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and Portugal, this document was formed to acknowledge China's Open Door Policy. -
Mussolini Becomes Leader of Italy
Fascist leader Benito Mussolini becomes ruler of Italy at a time when Italy's politicaland social state are in poor conditions. -
Pan-American Conference
Although this conference would lead to the Kellogg-Briand Pact, the multiple Pan-American Conventions were based upon foreign trade. -
Stalin becomes Leader of USSR
Following the death of Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin becomes the next leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic. -
Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan was formed with intentions to address German war reperations after World War II. -
Hitler's Mein Kampf
Translated as "My Struggle", this piece of communist manifesto was written by Hitler to lay out his intentions for the German people and what he believed was the right thing to do. -
Hirohito becomes Emperor of Japan
Upon the death of his father, Emporer Taisho, Hirohito is the ruler of Japan for sixty-three years; after World War II, he is seen as a figurehead. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact Signed
This multi-national document ensured that another World War would never happen again; this did not last long (Coolidge signed this document). -
U.S. Stock Market Crashes
With over 16 million shares of stock sold on this day, this large amount of loss in money began a period of time known as the Great Depression. -
Japan Invades Manchuria
In search of resources, Japan invades Manchuria and quickly sets up trading outposts throughout the area. -
Stimson Doctrine
Named after Hoover's Secretary of State, Henry Stimson, this doctrine explained that the United States would not recognize any territory that Japan or China had taken over by force. -
Roosevelt Becomes President
Beating out current president, Herbert Hoover, Roosevelt easily wins his first term in office. -
The Holocaust Begins
With Hitler as chancellor of Germany, he can now initiate his hatred towards the Jews and other minorities. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
As his influence is becoming more and more powerful, German President Paul von Hindenburg declares Adolf Hitler Chancellor of Germany. -
The New Deal Begins
President Roosevelt kickstarted the New Deal when he delivered his famous quote, "that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself"; his New Deal programs began to develop. -
Good Neighbor Policy
Roosevelt proposes this idea in his inaugural address; it is based upon the non-intervention of domestic affairs in Latin America. -
FDR's Four Terms
In office until his death in April of 1945, President Roosevelt's tenure as President of the United States was longer than any president before or after himself. -
London Economic Conference
Shot down by President Roosevelt, this meeting of 66 nations was designed to promote international trade and to fight global depression. -
The United States Recognizes the USSR
Shortly after the Bolshevik Revolution, the United States broke its' ties with the Soviet Union; Roosevelt pushed for recognition. -
Tydings-McDuffie Act
Proposed by Maryland Senator Millard Tydings and Alabama Representative John McDuffie, this document was formed to establish self-government in the Phillipines. -
Reciprocal Trade Agreement
This act gave the president the power to levy tariffs and to negotiate trade agreements without pre-congressional approval; many members of Congress were against this. -
Hitler Deifes Treaty of Versailles
Hitler defies the Treaty of Versailles in many ways; one of these are that he rebuilds the German Army in March of 1935. -
Neutrality Act
When Roosevelt signed this document; it supported the idea the the United States would become involved with war; however, they would soon go against this document. -
Italy Invades Ethiopia
Although the Italians were successful at conquering Ethiopia, the Allied powers would later come to drive out the Italians. -
Hitler Reoccupies the Rhineland
By doing this, Hitler is violating the Treaty of Versailles. -
Francisco Franco starts a Revolt in Spain
By sparking a revolution, Franco starts the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. -
Rome-Berlin Axis
Mussolini's declaration of this alliance is what first coined the term "Axis Powers"; the formation of an alliance with Germany and Italy had been made. -
Japan invades China
This war came at the brinking point of the Imperialist chinese trying to dominant its Chinese neighbor. -
Quarantine Speech
Given by FDR in Chicago, this speech called for the "quaratine of the aggressor nations." -
Rape of Nanking
In ordering that the city of Nanking be destroyed, thousands of men and women, young and old, were massacred and mutilated under General Matsui's orders. -
Anschluss
Hitler's announcement declared the alliance between Germany and Austria; this country is basically absorbed into the Nazi Empire. -
Munich Conference
At this conference, Hitler, Mussolini, Chamberlain, and Daladier agree that Hitler will gain control of Czechoslovakia. -
Hitler Takes the Sudetenland
France, Great Britain, and Italy grant Hitler this area, but he will soon take this agreement and run with it. -
Hitler Takes the Sudetenland
Despite negotiations with British PM Chamberlain, Hitler demands that all Czechs evacuate the area and that he will take the area by force. -
Kristallnacht
Known as "The Night of Broken Glass", members of the Nazi party burned and destroyed Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues; many Jews were sent off to concentration camps. -
Hitler takes over Czechoslovakia
Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia broke the ideas and agreements outlined in the Munich Pact. -
Cost-Plus System
This system was formed so that the government could pay all production costs that were directed towards the war effort. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact is Signed
This pact is formed to guarantee that the Soviet Union and Germany would not attack each other; this pact was later broken, but it allowed for Germany to prevent a two-front war. -
German Invasion of Polard
Using Blitzkrieg, or "lightning war", Adolf Hitler was easily able to overpower the Polish forces during his invasion. -
Sitzkrieg
Also known as the Phoney War, this war between Britain, France, and the United Kingdom is known for its lack of military operations. -
Churchill bcomes Prime Minister of Great Britain
After losing support in the House of Commons, Neville Chamberlain is replaced by Winston Churchill, Lord of the Admiralty, as prime minister -
Allies Evacuate Dunkirk
During this large evacuation, Allied troops were sent from the beaches of Dunkirk, Frances, to the shores of England. -
Vichy France
Under the control of Marshal Philippe Petain, this was formed as a resulted of the Axis occupation of France; its' liberation would come at a later date in World War II. -
Battle of Britain
Despite bombing upon the city of London, the German Luftwaffe was not able to gain control over the air from the British Royal Navy; Allies were victorious. -
Destroyers-Bases Deal
This deal allowed Great Britain to obtained American ships that were decomissioned; in exchange, the United States was granted access to bases that belonged to British colonies. -
The Tripartite Pact is Signed
Signed by Germany, Italy, and Japan, this document allows the three countries to help in other during the war. -
Election of 1940
Although many found Roosevelt's third presidential run as an issue, he was able to beat out Republican Wendell Wilkie with 54.7% of the popular vote. -
Four Freedoms
Proposed by President Roosevelt, these freedoms were the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from want, and the freedom from fear. -
Lend-Lease Act
Signed by President Roosevelt, this document allowed the United States to provide relief and aid to foreign countries during World War II. -
Auschwitz Opens
Located the Poland, this Nazi concentration is considered one of the "worst" of all of the camps; more than one million people died at Auschwitz. -
Operation Barbarossa
Stationed in Finland, Poland, and Romania, Germany and its' Axis allies demonstrated a suprise attack on USSR; this push was stopped short of Moscow by the brutal, winter storms of that year (similar to Napoleon). -
The Atlantic Charter
Developed by Roosevelt and Churchill, this document planned the events of what would happen after World War II; this played a role in the formation of the League of Nations. -
Office of Price Administration
The administration was formed in order to regulate monetary expenses during World War II; this resulted in rationing. -
Shoot-on-Site Order
Roosevelt gives this command to ships in the U.S. Navy that are on missions and operations at sea. -
Manhattan Project Begins
Being developed since 1939, President Roosevelt approves the atomic program, a program that would produce the first atomic bombs of War World II. -
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
On this day, japanese fighter plans attacked the naval base of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; nearly 20 navy ships were destroyed and over 2,000 men were killed. -
United States Desclares War on Japan
After the Japanese bombed the American naval port of Pearl Harbor, Predident Roosevelt declared war upon Japan. -
War Production Board
This was established to handle war production and the distribution of war materials to the front lines. -
Double V Campaign
This campaign pushed the fact that if African Americans were fighting for their country abroad, then they should have equal citizen's rights at home. -
Niseis are Interned in Camps across the U.S.
Under Executive Order 9066, American-born Japanese were sent to relocation camps across the United States; this was done in fear of espionage. -
The Final Solution
Expressed in a letter to German diplomats, Hitler's "Final Solution" was the most devestating phase of the Holocaust; Hitler's main focus was to kill as many Jews as he could. -
MacArthur's "I shall return" speech
Notably known for this speech, MacArthur promises that he will return to the Phillipines to drive the Japanese out of the area; he kept his promise. -
Bataan Death March
This march resulted from the U.S. relenquishing the Bataan Penninsula to the Japanese; this long journey under unreasonable circumstance resulted in a large number of deaths. -
The Doolittle Raids
In retaliation against the bombing of Pearl Harbor, United States sends fighter plans to Japan to attack Tokyo and other Japanese islands. -
Battle of the Coral Sea
The Japanese are successful in capturing the city of Tulagi in the Solomon Islands; this is one of the first modern-day naval battles in American history. -
Battle of Midway
Under Adm. Chester Nimitz, the Allies gained a victory in this battle; the American navy was beginning to overpower the Japanese Imperial Navy. -
Battle of El Alamein
As a fight for the lands of Northern Africa, the Allied Powers were successful at defending Egypt; this battle proved to be a turning point in the fight in North Africa. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This battle is considered the turning point of World War II; the Soviets were able to defend the Germans from capturing the city of Stalingrad. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
This battle proved to be one of the first Allied Victories in the Pacific theater. -
Japan Surrenders
With Japan's surrender, World War II ends. -
Operation Torch
This North African invasion included the involvement of British and American forces; a victory for the Allies would take the Axis powers out of French North Africa. -
Casablanca Conference
This conference, which was marked as the first time a President had left the country during a period of war, was called to order in the hopes of developing a strategy and to determine the next steps of war; both Roosevelt and PM Churchill were present. -
Rosie the Riveter
Published by the Saturday Evening Post, this less-known poster of Rosie the Riveter pushed for females in the workforce during World War II. -
Smith-Connally Anti-Strike Act
Although this was vetoed by President Roosevelt, this bill gave the president the right to overtake a company when laborers on strike or lockout were interfering with the amount of war production. -
Island-Hopping Campaign
Developed by General Douglas MacArthur, this technique was sucessful at strategically gaining control of the Pacific Islands. -
Allies Land on Sicily
Gen. Montgomery and Gen. Patton bring over 150,000 troops upon the shores of the southern tip of mainland Italy. -
Tehran Conference
Known as the first major meeting of the "Big Three" (Stalin, Roosevelt, and Hitler), this conference's main goal was to determine how the Western Allies were to form a second front agaisnt the Germans. -
D-Day (Operation Overlord)
Gen. Eisenhower directed a massive attack on the Nazi-controlled beaches of Normandy, Frances; the Allies were victorious. -
MacArthur Returns to the Phillipines
Considered to be one of his highest points in the war, General MacArthur kept his promise by invading the area with a large amount of military support; the Japanese were successfully driven out. -
Kamikaze in the Pacific
Kamikaze attacks are first introduced in the Battle of Leyte Gulf; these aviators are seen as suicide bombers that are willing to risk anything and anyone for their country. -
Battle of the Bulge
In an attemp to break the Allies in two, Hitler did a number of suprise attack along the Ardennes; although there were high American casualities, Gen. Patton was able to maintain a neutral standing. -
Yalta Conference
This conference was held in Yalta, Crimea to discuss the progress and future of the war between the United States, Great Britain, and the USSR. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Fighting for the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese, the United States was able to invade the island and create it into a launch base from where they would attack the main islands of Japan; this battle is considered one of the bloodiest battles of War World II. -
Battle of Okinawa
This battle between American and Japanese forces proved to be the bloodiest battle of the Pacific campaign; Allies were victorious. -
Mussolini is Executed
While attempting to flee to Switzerland, Mussolini and his mistress were shot by Italian guards; their bodies were taken back to Milan and hung upside down at a public venue. -
The Death of Hitler
Concealed away in an underground bunker, Hitler consumes a cyanide capsule and shoots himself along his wife; while their bodies were set ablaze, remains of their bodies still exist, although some discredit the validity of these remains. -
Germany Surrenders
This was signed in Neims, France, under the agreement that Germany would withdraw its' troops from East and West Germany. -
V-E Day
Known as Victory-in-Europe Day, this day marks the end of War Worls II in Europe. -
United Nations Charter
This charter was signed in San Francisco, California; it was signed by members of the United Nations. -
Potsdam Conference
This conference was brought to order to determine how the Allied Powers would handle Nazi Germany in the aftermath of World War II. -
Atomic bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
When the Enola Gay dropped the bomb from the sky, its' instant impact killed over 80,000 people. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki
This second bombong by the United States on Japan resulted in the surrendering of the Japanese; up to 80,000 people were killed in the explosion. -
V-J Day
Known as "Victory-over-Japan Day", this day marks the officially end of World War II; the Japanese surrender to the Allies upon the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, -
Nuremburg Trials
Taking place over a period of time in Nuremburg, Germany, these trials were established to fairly convict surviving members of Nazi leadership to the fullest extent; there were 23 in all.
