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The March on Rome was a Fascist demonstration in October 1922 that led to Mussolini's appointment as Prime Minister.This marked the beginning of Fascist rule in Italy, which was consolidated over the following years. -
Stalin became the dictator of the USSr through a combination of political maneuvering, admin control, and him eliminating his rivals after the death of Vladimir Lenin in 1924. -
Mein Kampfis an autobiographical and political manifesto written by Adolf Hitler describing the foundational blueprint for Nazi ideology, detailing Hitler's radical views, life story, and future plans for Germany. -
Stalin created a plan to rapidly industrialize the Soviet Union. It focused on heavy industry and increasing state control over the whole economy. -
Japan invaded Manchuria because they wanted natural recourses like coal and iron and sought more territory for economic expansion. They wanted to also increase their military and political power in Asia. -
The Holodomor was a man-made famine by the Soviet government of Stalin in 1932-1933. It was caused by a combination of forced agricultural collectivization and political decrees aimed at crushing Ukrainian nationalism. -
Hitler was appointed chancellor because conservative leader thought they would control him and use his popularity. When he was in power he eliminated political enemies and established a dictatorship. -
The Night of the Long Knives was when Hitler ordered the purge of the SA leadership and other political opponents. This strengthened his control over Germany and secured support from the army. -
The Italian invasion of Ethiopia was an act of fascist aggression led by Benito Mussolini to build an Italian empire and defeat everyone. -
Nuremberg Laws were laws passed in Nazi Germany that stripped Jewish people of citizenship and rights. These laws set the legal foundation of discrimination and persecution. -
The Great Purge and Gulags was when Stalin would remove, imprisioned, or executed anyone he saw as a threat to his rules. Millions of people were sent to brutal labor camps called Gulags. -
The Spanish Civil War was a conflict between Republican and Nationalist led by Francisco Franco. This resulted in a fascist dictatorship under Franco. -
The Rape of Nanking was a horrific episode of mass murder and mass rape committed by the Imperial Jpaenese Army against the residents of Nanjing, China during the second Sino-Japenese War. -
Kristallnacht was a anti-Jewish violence that swept across Nazi Germany and Austria. Many mobs destroyed synagogues and Jewish businesses and arrested thousands of Jewish men. -
Germany invaded Poland in hopes of expanding territory and overturning the Treaty of Verasailles. This invasion triggered the start of World War II. -
Japan bombing Pearl Harbor was a military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy on the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii. This assault damaged or sank numerous U.S. warships and aircraft, killing over 2,400 Americans, and led the United States to declare war on Japan.