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Mussolini’s March on Rome
Mussolini’s March on Rome was the insurrection by which Benito Mussolini came to power in Italy, which was also the main purpose This march marked the beginning of fascist rule. -
Hitler writes Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf is a book written by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler in 1925. This book title translates to "my fight." The purpose of Hitler writing this book was to present his goals and philosophy to the people of Germany. -
1st “five year plan” in USSR
The 1st Five Year Plan was put in place by Joseph Stalin. It's main purpose concentrated on developing heavy industry and organizing agriculture, which came at the cost of a large fall in consumer goods. -
Stalin becomes dictator of USSR
Stalin became dictator of the USSR in 1929. This means he was the leader of the USSR and ultimately meant he made all of the important decisions. The purpose was to put the power in his hands. -
Japan invades Manchuria
Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 without declarations of war to to protect its 'interests'. It is important because it lead to the Japanese occupation of China during World War II -
Holodomor
Holodomor was sometimes referred to as the Great Famine. This was a famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933 that killed millions of Ukrainians. This was a man-made famine which purpose was to "fight the counter-revolution and build socialism in the countryside." -
Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany
On January 30, 1933, Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany. He was appointed for his power and "brutal tendencies." This is significant because it gave Hitler a bigger role and platform to speak to everyone involved in carrying out the Holocaust. -
Night of the Long Knives
The Night of the Long Knives, also known as Operation Hummingbird, was a turning point for the German government. It's importance and purpose was to kill any Nazis whom he believed had the potential to become political enemies in the future. -
Nuremburg Laws enacted
The Nuremberg Laws were racist laws that were enacted in Nazi Germany on 15 September 1935. It was important because it deprived Jews of German citizenship. It also basically forbade marriage or sexual relations between Jews and Germans -
Italian invasion of Ethiopia
the Italians invaded Ethiopia on October 3, 1935. Its purpose was to boost Italian national prestige. It was important because it saved Ethiopia from Italian colonization. -
The Great Purge and gulags
The Great Purge and gulags was was a brutal political campaign led by Soviet dictator Joseph. Around 750,000 people were executed and it's purpose was to eliminate members of the Communist Party and all other people he believed posed a threat. -
Spanish civil war
The Spanish civil war was a civil war in Spain fought from 1936 to 1939. Its purpose was to revolt against the Republican government of Spain, supported by conservative elements within the country. It was important because it tested the military power of Germany and Italy and it moved ER away from the peace movement. -
The Rape of Nanking
The Rape of Nanking, also known as the Nanjing Massacre was when the Japanese butchered an estimated 150,000 male war prisoners, killed about 50,000 men and raped at least 20,000 women and girls. This was done to break the spirit of Chinese resistance, -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was a pogrom against Jews carried out by SA paramilitary forces and civilians throughout Nazi Germany. It was important because it aimed to completely exclude Jews from everyday life. -
Nazi Germany invades Poland
It's purpose was to regain lost territory and rule their neighbor to the east. It was important because the invasion led to the “blitzkrieg” strategy. -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan bombing Pearl Harbor's purpose was as a preventive action to keep the United States Pacific Fleet from interfering with its planned military actions. It was important because it marked entry of the United States into World War II