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Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany
Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany by the German President -
A Pact is Formed Named the Axis Powers
Germany, Italy, and Japan form a pact and become the Axis Powers -
Germany Annexes Austria
German troops enter Austria. Austria votes to be annexed by Germany -
Munich Agreement (Appeasement)
Germany, Italy, France, Great Britain sign the Munich Agreement. Hitler promised not to take any more land. -
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Munich Agreement
Germany breaks the agreement and occupies the rest of Czech lands -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Germany and Soviet Union sign a pact, dividing Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland -
World War II Begins
To honor their support to Poland, France and Great Britain declare war onGermany -
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Phony War
Period of time that the French and Germans don't attack each other, waiting for the other to attack. -
Kristallnacht
Organized event in which Germans burned down synagogues, broke into Jewish stores, and murdered about 100 Jews -
Fall of France
France surrenders to Germany -
Operation: Sea Lion
Germany's plan to invade Great Britain with the Luftwaffe -
Battle of Britain Begins
One of Great Britain's finest hours begin as they fight to defend their country. -
End of Operation: Sea Lion
Great Britain manages to fight off the Luftwaffe and survive. Germany calls off the attack due to heavy losses. -
Wannsee Conference
During this conference, the "Final Solution" was decided. The mass murder of the Jewish population.
