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Treaty of Versailles Signed
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Weimar Republic formed
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Dawes Plan
This was a $200 million loan from America's banks to stabilize Germany's Economy -
First solo air-flight across the Atlantic Ocean by Charles Lindbergh
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Kellogg-Briand Pact
This treaty was signed by Belgium, Italy, Britain, France, and Germany. The treaty stated that these countries would not use war to resolve disputes or conflicts that may arise. This was set into place to prevent another World War, however, it was didn't hold much impact since the US wasn't part of it. -
U.S. Stock Market Crashed
16 million stocks were sold in one day resulting in the stock market to crash. This quickened the collapse of the economy. Americans lost their money, jobs, and land. Not only did it cause the U.S. problems it also caused problems globally. -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
Hitler used his power to turn Germany into a totalitarian state. He banned all other parties and had opponents arrested. He put Germans to work and dissolved independent labor unions and took over all aspects of German life. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurated as President
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Germany Invades Rhineland
Hitler disobeys the Treaty of Versailles. The Treaty stated German troops couldn't enter a 30 mile wide zone on either side of the Rhine river. This area served as a neutral zone between Germany and France. This marked a turning point towards war. It strengthened Hitlers power within Germany and put power in Germany's favor. -
Rome-Berlin Axis
Mussolini and Hitler reach an agreement and Italy becomes an alliance with Germany. This brought more strength to the Nazi's for when WWII actually starts. -
Kristallnacht
Nazi's attacked Jews in homes and on the streets. Destroyed Jewish owned buildings and businesses. This was war between Hitler and the Jews. Hitler blamed the Jews for Germany's troubles since WWI. -
German Invasion of Poland
