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Treaty Of Versailles
Peace treaty that brought World War I to an end. The Treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed on June 28, 1919 -
Hitler becomes leader of Nazi Party
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Joseph Stalin becomes leader in Russia
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Japan invades Manchuria
The Japanese Kwangtung Army attacked Chinese troops in Manchuria in an event commonly known as the Manchurian Incident. -
Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany
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Neutrality Act passed by U.S.
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Italian Army invades Ethiopia
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Hitler sends troops into Rhineland
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Japan attacks Nanjing, China
The Japanese Imperial Army marched into China's capital city. The actual military invasion of Nanking was preceded by a tough battle. -
Munich Pact signed
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Germany incorporates Austria into the Anschluss
Adolf Hitler announces an “Anschluss” (union) between Germany and Austria, in fact annexing the smaller nation into a greater Germany. -
Hitler invades Poland
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Nazi-Soviet Pact signed
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Great Britain and France declare war on Germany
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Germany and Italy sign a treaty of cooperation and Axis born
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Nazis begin roundup of Jews
