WWII By T-ravv1313 Period: Sep 1, 1931 to Dec 7, 1941 WWII Sep 18, 1931 Spain becomes a republic. The Japanese invade Manchuria and occupy it until the end of World War II. Nov 8, 1932 Franklin Delano Roosevelt became President Jan 30, 1933 Hindenburg appoints Hitler chancellor of Germany. Jan 30, 1933 Hitler becomes chancellor. Mar 12, 1933 FDR makes his first "fireside chat" speaking to the United States population over the radio. Apr 25, 1934 Germany passes law restricting college enrollment of Jews. Similar legal discrimination already exists in the United States. Jul 7, 1937 Japan invades China. Apr 9, 1940 Germany invades Poland and Denmark Jun 22, 1940 Hitler forced France to sign surrender documents. Dec 7, 1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.