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1919 Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles set out the terms for Germany's punishment which caused resentment in Germany
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League of Nations
The League of Nations was created by the Treaty of Versailles by which member nations would help preserve peace and prevent future wars.
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The start of Nazism
Adolf Hitler (1889 – 1945) becomes dictator of Germany and and head of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, commonly known as the Nazi Party.
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Neutrality Acts
US Congress passed a series of Neutrality Acts (1935–1939) purposed to avoid involvement in another World War by preventing loans to those countries taking part in the situation.
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The Night of the Broken Glass
The Night of the Broken Glass occurs November 9-19 in which Nazis attack Jews and destroy Jewish property.
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Pact of Neutrality
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact signed in 1939 in which Germany and the Soviet Union pledged neutrality, meaning either shouldn't get involved in war. link text -
German Invades
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The Beginning of WW2
Britain and France respond to the invasion forces by declaring war on Germany September 3, 1939. World War II was in its first stages. -
Axis Powers!
In September 1940, the Tripartite Pact was signed forming the Axis powers of Germany, Italy, and Japan, in which the three countries agreed to assist each other if they were attacked though the intended target was the U.S. Pic: link text -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
The Japanese bomb the United States fleet at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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American Joins Wars
Britain and the United States declare war on Japan on December 8, 1941 and America begins its fight in WW2. link text