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Nine power treaty
referencesThe nine- power treaty was a treaty signed by Belgium,China,,U.S,Great Britian, Japan, Italy, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The treaty was an agreement to obey China's independence. Japan would enventually violate the treaty by invading Manchuria..<a href='http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/nine-power-treaty.htm' >more info</a -
Mussolini takes over Italy's government
Benito Mussiolini became the leader of Italy in 1922. At the time the country was going through hard times. The country was rioting and the people didn't like the current chancellor. So Italys king then decided to appoint Mussolini to chancellor.more info</a>References-"Italy and Germany 1936 to 1940." Italy and Germany 1936 to 1940. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2015. -
Kellogg-Briand pact
The Kellogg- Briand pact was basically a treaty tsigned to prevent war from happening. It was broken when Japan invaded Manchuria.It was signed by 15 different nation which included the United States, Britian, Germany, and Japan.more info:"Kellogg-Briand Pact | France-United States [1928]." Referenes -Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. -
US stock market crash
In 1929 when the stock market crashed there was about 15 million people who went unemployed. Also about half of America's banks had failed. Making it the greatsest stock market crash in American history.more info:references-"Stock Market Crash of 1929." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. -
Japan invades Manchuria
Japan attacked Machuria in 1931 which is a seatown in eastern China. They attacked the seaboard mainly to gain land. They needed it as a place to store citizens because of there overpopulation back on the island.more info:"references-Japanese Invasion of Manchuria." Japanese Invasion of Manchuria. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Beer hall putsch
The beer hall putsch is hitlers attemptto overthrow the German government. It was a failed attempt and hitler and nine nazi participants were prosecuted for it.more info:"Beer Hall Putsch (Nov 8, 1923) – references -Attempted Coup D’état of Germany.references-" Totally History Beer Hall Putsch Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler becomes Germany's chancellor
Hitler was named the chancellor of Germany by the president after the country was deep in turmoil. He choose hitler mainly for his growing popularity with the German people.more info:references-"The Sun." The Sun. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Japan withdraws from League of Nations
Japan decided to withdraw from the league of nations after they were blamed for the machuria attacks by the assembly. The then leader stated that they will never be back in the league of nations because of the accusation.more info</a>"Iconic Photos.references-" Iconic Photos. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Nazis reach a political majority in Germany
On March the 5th of 1933 the Nazi Germany party had reached a political majority in the country.The nazis were also the only political patry allowed in Germany by the middle of July. A lot of nazi party members also became government officials. This really helped Hitler display authority. theymore info:references-"Nazism Exposed - Flags and Symbols." Nazism Exposed - Flags and Symbols. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. -
First anti-Semitic law is passed in Germany
The anti-semitic laws were nazi laws made to persecute Jews . These laws were very harsh and disrespectful towards jews. They including not being able to get married to non Jews and other similar punishments.more info:references-"Anti-Jewish Legislation." Anti-Jewish Legislation. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
The night of the long knives
The night of the long knives is Hitler's plan to exterminate anyone in the nazi party who he believed could be a future enemy. He specifically targeted his storm troopers.more inforeferences-"Night of the Long Knives." History Wars Weapons. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler openly announces to his cabinet that he will defy the treaty of Versailles
Hitler openly announced in March 1935 that he would defy the treaty of versailles. He breaks the treaty in multiple ways one of which includes militarizing the Rhineland.more inforeferences-COMMUNITY 1936,GERMANY DEFIED INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY 1936. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Italy invades Ethiopia
On October 3,1935 the Italian army invaded Ethiopia.By 1936 they had captured the Ethiopian capital and the Italian king was appointed leader of Ethiopia. Then later on that year the league of nations impossed sanctions on Mussolini for the attacks on Ethiopia. more inforeferences-"Italy Invades Ethiopia♥ | Publish with Glogster!" Glogster. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Creation of Nuremberg laws
The nuremberg laws were laws that were created to clarify many nazi ideas. Theses laws were biast towards many Jews and imposed them from doing specific things.more inforeferences-"The Nuremberg Laws: Background & Overview." Background & Overview of the Nuremberg Laws. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler militarized the Rhineland
In March 1936 Hitler decided to militarize the Rhineland, which was basically a no military zone on the border of Germany and France. His decison to militarize this zone was a complete violation of the treaty of versailles and angered the French people.more inforeferences-"The Munich Conference." The Munich Conference. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
rape of nanking
Nanking, which is a seatown in eastern China, was subject to a mass killing and raping of the Chinese by of its residents. In this horrifying spree by the Japanese there was over 40,000 deaths of Chinese citizens..more inforeferences-"Redirect Notice." Redirect Notice. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Germany annexes Austria
On march 12 1938 Hitler moved his troops into Austria. He took over Austria and changed the government to nazi. It was not until after the war that Austria became its own nation again.more infomore inforeferences-"Germany's Annexation of Austria (Anschluss)." Germany's Annexation of Austria (Anschluss). N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler demands Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia
Czecholslovakia ,which was a fairly new nation around the time of 1938 consisted of over 3 million Germans. The Germans in Austria created a political party called Sudeten germans.In Septermber 1938 Hitler decided to take over Czechoslovakia and unite the sudeten germans with the nazis.more inforeferences-BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Munich conference
The munich conference was an agreement signed by Italy,France, and Britan that allowed German occupation of the sudetenland.more info"The Munich Conference." The Munich Conference. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was an event were the nazis signified there hatred towards jews. They did this by vandalizing jewish schools and bussineeses and also killing over 1,000 jews.more inforeferences-"INJUSTICE: 75 Years since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free." Landmark Report RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. -
Einsteins's letter to FDR
In August 1939, Albert Einstein sent a very important letter to Franklin Roosevelt. The letter was on How to construct the atomic bomb. This turned into a big tool for the U.S later on in the war when we bombed Japan. more inforeferences-"Einstein to Roosevelt, August 2, 1939." Einstein's Letter to Roosevelt, August 2, 1939. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Molotov-Ribbentrop pact
The Molotov- Ribbentrop pact was a nonagression treaty signed between the russians and nazis. It was signed before the war,although the nazis later broke the treaty and invaded Russia.more inforeferences-"Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact: A 'honeymoon' for Two Dictators | Europe | DW.DE | 23.08.2014." DW.DE. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
nazi invasion of poland
On September 1st, 1939 the nazis decided to invade Poland. They defeated the Polish army within 6 weeks.It was now under German rule and remained that way until 1945.more info references-"Anti-Jewish Legislation." Anti-Jewish Legislation. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
evacuation of Dunkirk
The British and Germans were in a battle at a small port called dunkirk. Hitler then decided to halt his pursuit of the allies for reasons still unknown. The allies then ordered in an excess amount of ships to help rescue soldiers. In total about 340,000 soldiers were saved.more info"Dunkirk Evacuation | World War II." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. -
france surrenders
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battle of britian
The battle of Britian was fought between the Germans and British force after france surrendered. It was mainly an air war and luckily the british royal air force had won. If they had failed to win the whole country could have been taken over.more inforeferences-"A Destiny of Failure - Germany's Plans to Invade England during WWII." The Fabius Maximus Website. N.p., 03 Mar. 2012. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
lend-lease act
The lend-lease act was basically an agreement for the U.S to continue aiding our allies in the war. This allowed us to transfer weapons and other things used for defense to them.more inforeferences-"Original Artwork: Chris Calle: WWII - U.S. Supports Allies with Lend-Lease Act." Original Artwork: Chris Calle: WWII - U.S. Supports Allies with Lend-Lease Act. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
operation barbarossa
Operation barbarossa was basically Hitler's huge invasion of the Soviet Union. This invasion covered a distance of over 2,000 miles, and the Germans brought over 3000 tanks and 3 million soldiers. Although that was not enough and they ended up failing the operation. This was a big turning point in the war for the allies.more inforeferences-"Operation Barbarossa." History Wars Weapons. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
the tripartiate pact
The tripartite pact was signed Germany, Italy, and Japan. This became known as the axis powers.[more info](ww.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-tripartite-pact-is-signed-by-germany-italy-and-japan)"Fold3.references-" Tripartite Pact.jpg. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Bombing of pearl harbor
The bombing of pearl harbor was a devasting bombing in Hawaii. The japanese destroyed 20 naval vessels, eight battleships,200 airplanes, and killed over 2,000 soldiers. more info"Pearl Harbor Attack | Japanese-United States History.references-" Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
The Wannsee conference and final solution
The wannsee conference was a meeting between high ranking nazi officials to discuss and plan the final solution. The final solution was basically the destruction of the jews.more inforeferences-"Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution"" United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Council, 20 June 2014. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Bataan death
The bataan death march, was a march of over 75,000 U.S and Filipino soldiers who surrendered to Japanese soldiers. They were all marched to different Japanese prison camps. There they were treated harshly, and even killed.more info references-"Factsheets : Bataan Death March." Factsheets : Bataan Death March. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Doolittle raid
The doolittle raid was the U.S's plan to get back at Japan for the pearl harbor attacks. The attacks were broguht out by b 25 bombers. Although they weren't very sucessful at killing mass amount of people, they did boost America's morale.more info</a>references-"Factsheets : Doolittle Raid." Factsheets : Doolittle Raid. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of midway
The battle of the midway was a major battle between the U.S and Japan. It was fought mainly on the sea. The battle was one by the U.S. One major thing that helped the U.S was their coding breaking.more info"Battle of Midway | World War II." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The battle of Stalingrad was the sucessful hold off on Nazi troops into the city of Stalingrad, Russia. There was over 2 million casulaties combined. It is considered to be a big reason why the allies won the war. .more info"World War II: The Battle of Stalingrad." The Battle of Stalingrad. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. -
Operation torch
Operation torch was the landing of allied troops in northwest Africa. The goal was to abolish axis troops and eventually launch an invasion on southern Europe. This invasion turned out to be sucessful.more inforeferences-"Operation Torch." Operation Torch. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
island hopping
Island hopping was when different allied troops set up on islands around Japan to stop them from advancing.This proved to be a good strategy for holding of the Japanese from advancing and capturing smaller nations.
references-"Gallery For Island Hopping Ww2 Map." Gallery For Island Hopping Ww2 Map. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2015. -
Operation of overlord and d-day
Operation overlord was the U.S and other allies planned invasion of Europe. D- day was the operation were over 156,000 allie soldiers took normndy beach by storm. This was a major battle with many casualties. It was a fairly sucessful battle for the allies and is sometimes called the beginning of the end of the war.{Guest Blog} D-Day: Remembering the Soldiers and Those Who Led Them.references" The National Infantry Museum Columbus Georgia 1775 Legacy Way 7066855800. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Valkyrie
Operation valkyrie was a plan approved by Hitler, if he had lost communication with his high command because of allied bombings. The plan would pass command to the reserve, allow the plan had failed and 4 nazi officials were prosecuted. [more info]refernences-(http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/operation_valkyrie.htm)"Newsletter." Operation Valkyrie. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Discovery of majdanek
The majdanek was a massive concentration camp discovered by the soviets. It was so important because it was the first concentration camp found and was evidence that what the nazis were doing was real.more inforeferences-"The Liberation of Majdanek Concentration Camp by Soviet Troops July 23, 1944." The Liberation of Majdanek Concentration Camp by Soviet Troops July 23, 1944. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of bulge
This was a major battle prompted by Hitler's fast moving warfare attacks on aliies. Lead by Gen. George S. Patton the Americans and other allies were able to win the battle. Although they suffered over 100,000 casulaties.[more info]references-(http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge) N.p., n.d. Web. -
Hitler's suicide
Hiit April 30, 1945 Hitler decided to commit suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule and then shorting himself in the head. He did this next to his wife, just days before Russian troops were expected to show up at his bunker.more inforeferences-"Adolf Hitler Survived World War 2 . Revealed: Hitler in Argentina." SodaHead. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
V-E day
V-E day also know as victory day, was the day when the nazis surrendered. It is know historically known as victory day and is celebrated in certain European countries.more infoBBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Creation of United nations
The United Nations creation conference was attended by many important world leaders. These include Joseph Stalin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill. There was also representatives from 50 other nations. There goal was to maintain peace and equal rights. more inforeferences-"San Francisco and the UN." San Francisco and the UN. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
An american b-29 bomber dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It wiped out 90 percent of the city and killed 80,000 people right away. Thousands more died after that from radiation. 3 ldays later another bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. This bomb killed about 40,000 people.more inforeferences-"Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki." - New World Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Nuremberg trials
The nuremberg trials were trials of 13 high ranking nazi officials whom were being persecuted for committing war crimes. This was an achivement for nations all over affected by the nazi party.more inforeferences-"Nazi War Crimes Trials: The Nuremberg Trials." The Nuremberg Trials. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. -
Japanese war crime trials
The Japanese war crime trials was a case about 28 Japanese officals who had committed war crimes. 25 of these officals were declared guilty, two other died, and the other was declared insane.more inforeferences-"Tokyo War Crimes Trials (1946-48): Bibliography and Selected Links." Tokyo War Crimes Trials (1946-48): references:"Explore Resources." About Japan: A Teacher's Resource. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2015. -
Beginning of Cold War
The beginning of the cold war started when Russia began conquering Europe and the U.S tried to stop them. This then lead to 44 years of conflict betwwen the 2 countries.more info</a>Dvorkin, Alex. 2014. References-'As Cold War 2 Starts, Pentagon Says It's Not Ready - Invest With Alex'. Invest With Alex. Accessed February 18 2015. http://www.investwithalex.com/as-cold-war-2-starts-pentagon-says-its-not-ready/.
