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Pan-American Conference
Pan-American Union, an international organization for cooperation on trade. -
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Events 1889-1950
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London Economic Conference
The conference's purpose was to alleviate the country's depression. -
Weimar Republic Established in Germany
Weimar Republic was adopted in August 11, 1919. -
Washington Naval Conference
Washington Naval Conference was the first international conference held from 12 November 1921 to 6 February 1922 in the United States and the first arms control conference in history. -
4 Power Treaty
In agreement to the Treaty, these countries had to respect Pacific trade, etc. -
9 Power Treaty
This treaty served in respect to the Open Door Policy. -
5 Power Treaty
Also known as Washington Naval Treaty, to limit number of naval ships. -
Joseph Stalin Became Leader of USSR
Stalin became dictator of USSR on April 3, 1922. -
Benito Mussolini Became Leader of Italy
Benito Mussolini Became the Leader of Italy. -
Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan was an attempt in 1924 to solve the war reparations from Germany. -
Adolf Hitler Became Leader of Nazi Party
In 1925, Hitler declared to be dictator for Germany. -
Adolf Hitler Wrote Mein Kampf
An autobiography by Hitler in which he outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. -
Hirohito Became Emperor of Japan
Hirohito was appointed emperor of Japan in 1926. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact Signed
Kellogg–Briand Pact is a 1928 international agreement in which signatory states promised not to use war to resolve "disputes or conflicts of which may arise among them. -
Stock Market Crash in U.S.
Stock Market Crash in 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression. -
Japan Invaded China
Japan first invaded China in Macnhuria. -
Japan Invaded Machuria
Japan attacked Manchuria and accused them of destroying the railway. -
Stimson Doctorine
The Stimson Doctrine is a policy of the United States federal government to Japan and China, of non-recognition of international territorial changes that were executed by force -
The Holocaust Began
The start of annihilation of all Jewish people. -
Hitler Became Chancellor of Germany
Hitler becoming chancellor was a turning point in Germany; soon, Hitler would rise to dictatorship. -
Good Neighbor Policy
United States offered the “Good Neighbor” policy, which restrained foreign countries to interfere with Latin American countries. -
FDR Became President of the U.S.
President Roosevelted served as president in March 4, 1933. -
The New Deal Started
Roosevelt's New Deal served to help the Great Depression. -
U.S. Formally Recognized Soviet Union
Ending Wilsons' request, Roosevelt recognized Soviety Union in order to prevent further complications in Europe. -
Tydings-McDuffie Act
The Act gave Philippines independance and freedom from United States over a period of time. -
Reciprocal Trade Agreement
This allowed for foreign trade and negotiations by the United States -
Neutrality Acts
In order to further isolate the country from foreign affairs, United States passed the Neutrality Acts in 1935. -
Italy Invaded Ethiopia
Invasion of Ethiopia by Italy, with the victory on Italy's side. -
Adolf Hitler Defied Treaty of Versailles
German troops march into the Rhineland in 1936 in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles. -
Germany Reoccupied the Rhineland
Germany went against the Treaty of Versailles, and reoccupied Rhineland. -
Francisco Franco Led a Fascist Revolt in Spain
Francisco Franco began the Spanish Civil War, in attempt to bring back fascism. -
Rome-Berlin Axis
It is a study of the Axis alliance of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany with particular emphasis on the relationship between Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. -
Quarantine Speech
“Quarantine Speech” was given by Roosevelt in October 5, 1937. -
Rape of Nanking
Japan captured Nanking, and began a mass murder. -
Anschluss
Hitler created an anschluss, or union, with Austria. -
Hitler Hosted Munich Conference
Hitler wanted to discuss issues regarding Sudentenland. -
Adolf Hitler Took the Sudentenland
The Sudetenland was initially put under military administration, with General Wilhelm Keitel as military governor -
Kristallnacht
Nazis destroyed Jewish homes, schools, churches, etc. -
Hitler Took the Sudetenland
Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia in order to zieze Sudentenland. -
Hitler Took Czechoslovakia
Hitler invaded Czechoslovaia on the Munich Pact. -
Cost-Plus System
Government will pay the manufacturer for the product and guaranteed percentage, especially mlitary supplies. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
The Nazi-Soviet Pact was signed as an agreement to not attack on one another’s countries. -
Germany Invaded Poland (Blitzkrieg)
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland; the Polish army was defeated within weeks of the invasion. -
Sitzkrieg Began
Sitzkrieg was also referred to as "Phoney War" which was the period of battles occurring in the West. -
Winston Churchill Became Prime Minister of GB
Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Great britain in May 10, 1940. -
Allies Evacuate Dunkirk
Allies were able to evacuate from Dunkirk, due to being surrounded by German troops. -
Vichy Government Established in France
Vichy was established in France in July 10, 1940. -
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain began on July 10, 1940. -
Destroyers for Bases Deal
Destroyers for Bases Deal – US gave Great Britain old naval warship in return for US access to British military bases in Bermuda and Caribbean. -
Tripartite Pact Signed
The pact which created the Axis Powers. -
Election of 1940
Franklin Roosevelt won the election against Wilkie. -
Four Freedoms
Four Freedoms was Roosevelt's emphsizing of a democratic government. -
Lend-Lease Act
The Lend-Lease policy was a program under which the United States supplied Great Britain, the USSR, Free France, the Republic of China, and other Allied nations with material. -
Operation Barbarossa
Hitler ordered Germany troops to invade Russia. -
Atlantic Charter
A charter which included post-war goals. -
Shoot On Sight Orders
Roosevelt ordered U.S navy to shoot on sight at any Germany or Italian warships due to Germany’s attack on U.S. ships. -
Auschwitz Death Camp Opened
Auschwitz Concentration Camp was a significant site for the "Final Solution". -
Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor
A surprise attack on Pearl Habor by the Japanese's Navy. -
The U.S. Declares War on Japan
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor on December 8, 1941, initiating the Pacific War. -
Washington Conference
Conference's purpose was to discuss issues regarding WWII. -
Office of Price Administration
The first rationing begins in order to aid WWII in the Office of Price Administration. -
War Production Board
The War Production Board was an agency of the United States government that supervised war production during World War II. -
Hitler enacted Final Solution
Hitler’s Final Solution was to annihilate all Jewish people in Europe. -
Double V Campaign
Campaign served as a protest for freedom for African Americans at home as well as in battle. -
Nisei were Interned in Relocation Centers in U.S.
Japanese were prohibited in the Pacific Coast, due to the attack on Pearl Harbor. -
MacArthur's "I shall return" speech
MacArthur told stated that he would return after infering a blockade against the Japanese. -
Bataan Death March
Americans and Filipinos were captured at the Bataan Peninsula and forced to march to a prison camp by the Japanese. -
Doolittle Raid over Japan
United States first air attack against Japan was Doolittle Raid. -
Battle of the Coral Sea
A naval battle between Japan and United States and Australia. -
Batle of Midway
The United States Navy defeated an attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy under inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese fleet -
Battle of El Alamein
The Battle of El Alamein, which was fought in North Africa, gave victory to the Allies. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Guadalcanal, heavy losses on both sides, but eventually United States victory. -
Island Hopping Campaign
Island Hopping was a strategy used against the Japanese during WWII. -
Manhattan Project Began
The Manhattan Project was a research and development project that produced the first atomic bombs during World War II. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Nazi-Germany and Soviet Union fought for Stalingrad in this battle. -
Operation Torch
United States invaded North Africa during the Operation Torch. -
Casablanca Conference
The Casablanca Conference: codenamed SYMBOL took place at the Anfa Hotel from to plan the Allied European strategy for the next phase of World War II. -
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon in the United States representing the women who worked in factories during World War II. -
Smith-Connally Act
In order to prevent labor strikes, the Smith-Connally Act was passed to stabilize war equipment productions. -
Allied landed in Sicily
Allied powers were able to capture Sicily from the hands of the Axis powers. -
Tehran Conference
Conference agreed on opening the second front on Germany. -
Operation Overlord (D Day)
In 1944, United States invaded Europe in the Battle of Normandy. -
Gen. MacArthur Returned to Philippines (Leyte Gulf)
Promising to return, MachArthur and his troops invaded the Philippines. -
Kamikaze Pilots Appear in the Pacific
These Japanese ships served as to destroy warships, in this case, United State's. -
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge was a surprise attack on the Allied by German troops. -
FDR's Fourth Term
Roosevelt’s fourth term would clash with the Twenty-Second Amendment which states a president could only serve for two terms, but due to war responsibilities, Roosevelt was reelected. -
Yalta Conference
A conference which involved Roosevelt and leaders of European countries, in order to discuss reparations for WWII. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
United States fought Japan for the island of Iwo Jima, in 1945. -
Battle of Okinawa
United States invaded Japan troops at the Pacific War. -
Mussolini was Executed
Benito Mussolini was executed on april 28, 1945. -
Hitler Committed Suicide
Hitler committed suicide, with Germany already losing war. -
Germany Surrendered
Germany surrenders to Allies at Reims. -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe, the surrender of Hitler was on May 8, 1945. -
United Nations Charter
The United Nations Charter was signed on 26 June, 1945. -
Potsdam Conference
Conference was made to discuss post-war punishment for Germany, reparations, and reorganizations. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
Japan, refusing to surrender, was hit by an atomic bomb in the city of HIrsohiima by United States. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki
Japan surrendered to Allies after the second bombing on Nagasaki. -
V-J Day
Victory over Japan was Japan's surrender to United States, ending WWII. -
Japan Surrendered
Japan surrendered in 1945, which also officially ended World War II. -
Nuremberg Trials
Trials held for Germany's officers during WWII.
