-
Start of Soviet Union
Start of Soviet UnionThe Start of the Soviet Union began with a communist party known as the Bolsheviks. The communists destroyed national, cultural, religious and economic distinctions. This caused the Russians to suffer a lot in political terms. Along with the political crisis, Russia had a war to fight. But soon "The Russian Revolution," formed and caused more complications. This is significant b/c this revolution forced Russica to resign from the war. -
Versailles Treaty
Treaty of VersaillesThe Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty to help end WWI. The treaty targeted Germany and had a list of complaints that Germany were ordered to basically fix. This is significant because the treaty was a form to help end WWI. -
Period: to
The Weimar Republic
The Weimar RepublicThe Weimar Republic was a new for of government established in Germany. It was a semi-presidental representative federal republic. This form of government was significant because it was established a while after the Versailles Treaty. -
Period: to
Rise of Totalitarianism- Fascism, Nazism, Communism
Fascism, Nazism, and CommunismFascism, Nazism, and Communism were three types of government that Germany believed would help people. All three of these governents were some type of dictatorship. They were significant because they were able to control Germany for almost 20 years, until Hitlers rein was over. -
Stalin gains Power
StalinAfter Lenin dies, Stalin took control of the Soviet Union. But Stalin was similar to Hitler. He also rules in violence and terror. They were known to have eachother's backs until Germany broke the pact. This is significant because Stalin didn't really do anything about to situation. -
Period: to
Great Depression
Great DepressionFor 10 years the world was facing a huge economic depression. Soon the name of this era was known as "The Great Depression." Many countries were suffer including the US. The US was affected by the stock market crash that caused more than 3 million people to be unemployed. This is significant because WW2 was closely approaching. -
Period: to
Japan's invasion
Japanesse InvasionJapan turned to invade China because of the over population Japan was having. The land also was very rich in minerals. So Japan built a strong army and invaded. This invasion is significant because Japan put so much effort into trying to get Manchuria that it left them in a huge depression. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
HitlerThe Nazi party eventually grew and made of 37% of the vote when it came to choosing a new leader. This is significant because after WWI ended, Hitler changed Germany in a whole new way. He promised Germans a new and better Germany and after he got elected, he tried to meet those promises until he abused his power. -
Reichstag Fire
The Reichstag FireThe Reichstag Fire was a plan set up by the Nazi party to have the Reichstag building burned down. The Reichstag controlled all the politics. This is significant because Hitler knew he couldn't be apart of this organization due to his prior decisions and leadership. -
Beer Hall Putsch, Mein Kampf
Beer Hall Putsch, Mein KampfHitler first had a plan to takeover Bavaria. So he sent thousands of soliders to invade the country but it was a fail attempt. Hitler was convicted of treason & was sent to prision for 5 years. In prision he wrote a book called "Mein Kampf." (My struggle) This is significant b/c his book symbolized the end of his rein and power. -
Nuremberg Laws
The Nuremberg LawsThe Nuremberg was a city that the Nazi party constantly announced new laws. They enforced anti-Jew laws. For example Jews weren't allowed to marry Germans. The Nuremberg Laws were significant because they also prohibitted Jews from participating in the Olympic Games. -
Mussolini takes over
MussoliniMussolini had similiar plans like Hitler. Mussolini wanted to acquire the land the Germans claimed to be theirs. Mussolini built his army and sent them to begin their invasion. This is significant because Mussolini knew the high rates of unemplyment and used militarism to fight The Great Depression. -
Sudetenland/Appeasement
SudetenlandAfter Hitler invaded Austria, he was ready to invade Sudetenland. This is significant because this shows how Hitler was just starting his dictatorship and was ready to regain the missing parts of Germany. -
Munich Conference
Munich ConferenceHitler met us with the representatives from France, Great Britian, and Italy. Hitler told them if they gave him the land from Sudetenland, then he won't invade any other countries. This is significant because Hitler took this as a opportunity to invade and take over more countires. -
Kristallnacht
KristallnachtKristallnacht refers to the "Night of Broken Glass." The Germans attcked and destroyed all Jewish synagogues. This is significant because this night started to Holocaust revolution. -
Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
PactThe Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact was agreement that Germany and the Soviet Union would take no military action towards eachother for 10 years. This is significant because this Pact was singed shortly before the beginning of WWII. -
Invasion of Poland
Poland invasionHitler planned to invade Poland on September 1st, 1939. His army was successful and defeated the Polish army. This invastion was significant because Hitler knew he had the Soviet Union as allies incase the invasion backfired on Germany. And France and GB declared war on Germany which caused the outbreak to WWII.
