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It was a military conference that limited the naval arms race. It is important because it is part of several different treaties to maintain peace.
It was a military conference that limited the naval arms race. It is important because it is part of several different treaties to maintain peace. -
Locarno Treaty
This was a treaty to create peace between different countries and Germany. This was important to World War 2 because Germany did not abide by the rules which lead to the war. -
Kellogg Briand Pact
This outlawed war except self- defense. It was signed by the US and 14 other countries. It was not very important because it failed due to lack of enforcement. -
1929 Geneva Convention
This convention is important because it gave perks and benefits for prisoners. They were all to be treated with respect. 45 Countries signed. USSR and Japan did not. -
Treaty of Versailles
On March 7th HItler and Germany marched into Rhineland even though the treaty said they should have no troops in Rhineland. This is important because this is said to be one of the causes of WWII -
Nazi-Soviet Non Aggression Pact
This pact guaranteed that the two countries would not attack each other. This was important because it gave Hitler an alliance. -
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Invasion of Eygpt and Battle of El Alamein
This was North African battles in 1940. Italian forces invaded egypt. This is important because the British had to interfere to stop Italy and the axis powers. Germany came to join Italy. -
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Japanese Internment
People of Japanese ancestry were kept in internment camps that lived of the Pacific Coast of the United States. This was important because it made sure that there would be no Japanese spies in the US. -
Operation Torch
The center task force invaded North Africa. This was a consequnce of United States involvement because they were needed for this battle. -
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Tunisia Campaign
This was a series of battles between the allied and axis powers in Noth Africa. This is important because it helped allied powers win over North Africa. -
Island Hopping
It was establishing a line of overlapping island bases, as well as air control. The idea was to capture certain key islands, one after another, until Japan came within range of American bombers. -
Italys Surrender
Italy Surrendered to the allied powers. This was important because they were now able to help stop the enemy Hitler and the axis powers. -
Dumbarton Oaks Conference
A coference where countries negotiated amoung international leaders. It is important because an international organization composed of different countries trying to promote peace and security was created. (League of Nations) -
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Post War Occupation of Japan
United States occupied Japan after the war. This is important because it helped turn Japan's ecomny into a global powerhouse and helped stop the spread of communism. -
Marshall Plan
This is a program of financial aid and other initiatives. It is important because after WWII it helped boost western european countries encomies.