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Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany, marking the start of Nazi control. This event begins the rise of totalitarian rule in Europe. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFICRFKtAc4 -
The German parliment building (Reichstag) is set on fire. The Nazis use this event to suppress opposition and suspend civil liberties. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4RGDM_q0l8 -
Dachau becomes the first Nazi concentration camp, used initially for political prisoners. It becomes a modelfor later camps. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg0XknDXkxg Cite: YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg0XknDXkxg. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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This act gives Hitler full dictatorial powers, allowing him to pass laws without the Reichstags approval. Democracy in Germany goals. -
These laws strip Jews of German citizenship and forbid marriage between Jews and non-Jews, marking the start of offical Nazi racism. -
Mussolinis italy invades Ethiopia, defying the League of Nations and showing how weak international peacekeeping has become. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hln0GjuUQk Cite: YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hln0GjuUQk. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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Germany sends troops into the demilitarized Rhineland, violating the Treaty of Versailles. Britain and France do nothing, emboldening Hitler. -
Japanese troops capture the Chinese city of Nanjing, committing mass atrocities and killings of civilians. -
Britian and France agree to let Germany take over the Sudetenland in hopes of preventing way- an act of appeasement. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmTx6ibbCW8 Cite: YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmTx6ibbCW8. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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Germany invades Poland using "Blitzkrieg" tactics. Britain and France delare ware two days later- WWII offically begins.