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Facist Party was Formed
Mussolini was put in charge of the Italian government, and he formed the Fascist Party. The party strongly believed in and promoted totalitaranism and nationalism. political -
Soviet Union was founded
The Soviet Union was founded when the Bolsheviks seized power in Russia. The Soviet Union was where the Communist Party first started to rise. political -
Stock Market Crash (Black Tuesday)
Black Tuesday was the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States. It was one of the main causes of the Great Depression, economic -
Roosevelt Became President
Franklin D. Roosevelt took office during the highest point of the Great Depression. He came up with the New Deal which helped stimulate the United States economy. President Roosevelt was also one of the "Big Three" leaders during World War II. political -
New Deal was Enacted
During the year 1933, the New Deal was put into effect.This deal was enacted in response to the Great Depression. It focused on the three R's: Relief, Recovery, and Reform. Economic -
Hitler became chancellor of Germany
Aldolf Hitler became chancellor, and he established a fascist state of government. This form of government became popular in Germany. Hitler's rise brought about the rise of the Nazi Party. political -
The first Nazi concentration camp was opened
The first prisoners arrived at the Nazi's first concentration camp called Dachau. This was the first of many camps to open. They targeted "insuperior" groups of people, especially Jews. cultural/political -
The Great Purge
The Great Purge lasted from 1934- 1940. It was a widespread persecution of members of the Soviet Communist Party by the dictator, Joseph Stalin. political -
Rhineland taken by Germans
Rhineland was attacked and seized by German forces. This was Germany's first major land gain of the war. Military -
Munich Conference
In Munich, Germany, a conference was held between Germany, Italy, France and Great Britain. Territorial lines and borders were discussed. Diplomatic -
Kristallnacht
With the rise of Nazi power, new laws ordered the seperation of Aryans and non-Aryans. Anti-Jewish boycotts began to take place. On Kristallnacht, Nazis destroyed synagogues and the shops of Jewish-owned stores throughout Germany and Austria. political -
Atlantic Charter
This document highlighted the post war goals of the Allied Powers. This included increased trade and no changes to each country's amount of land. political -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan conducted a surprise military attack on Pearl Harbor. The bombing led the United States to declare war on Japan, entering World War II. diplomatic/military -
Battle of Midway
Japanese armies invaded Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and the East Indies. The Battle of Midway was the turning point for the war. In a four day battle, the U.S. destroyed hundreds of Japanese planes and regained control of the Pacific. military -
War Turned Against Germans
During the fall of 1942, British Forces defeated Rommel’s troops at El Alamein. British and American forces also invaded North Africa and forced German and Italian troops to surrender. Military -
D-Day
General Dwight Eisenhower led U.S. and Allied troops in an invasion of Normandy, France. The armies fought through France and Belgium and into Germany while Russian troops fought from the east. Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945. military -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was Hitler's last attempt to split the Allied forces. Blitzkrieg, or lightning war, was used by Hitler's forces. Military -
FDR Passed Away
Franklin D. Roosevelt died as the war is ending. Truman was his successor. Political -
Hitler's Death
Adolf Hitler committed suicide along with his wife, Eva. At the time of his death, the war was not in Germany's favor. political -
Hiroshima
The Japanese continued to fight even after the war in Europe ended. President Truman decided to use the recently developed atomic bomb to end the war quickly. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima killed about 78,000 people. technological/military -
Japanese Surrender
After the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan was greatly affected. This was the reason for their surrender. Military