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Events that happened during WW2 from Britain's perspective -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty that had ended WW1 against Germany. This had happened to limit Germany's military in order to have less of a chance of starting another war. This had impacted Britain because it allowed the waters around Britain to be free of German submarines that had blockaded Britain during WW1. -
Locarno Treaties Signed in London
These Treaties had been to help the allied powers gain back their territorial land. This had happened because during WW1 Germany had taken over large amounts of territory from other nations. The impacts allowed for countries to gain more land. This is important to Britain because since it was signed in London it allows for Britain recognition as its host for giving back land to smaller nations in Europe. -
London Conference on Naval Disarmament
The British Prime Minister had restricted heavy amounts of naval military submarines. This happened because the amount of naval power was getting out of hand and the Allied Powers were getting worried. The effects only allowed for submarines under 2 tons to be allowed. This was important because it had allowed for the British more freedom because they weren't surrounded by submarines. -
Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald resigns in a row over the budget
The Prime Minister had requested for a commission to investigate the economic situation. This happened because the British had been in their own Great Depression. This led to a little chaos in Britain because they had supported him, but his cabinet colleagues voted him down. This was important because it was an important figure stepping down from a high position -
Oswald Mosley founds the British Union of Fascists
Oswald Mosley was a conservative and founded the British Fascists Union to follow the steps of Italy. This was created because Mosley wanted to see a change in Britain. The political party was banned later in 1940. It was important because it led to citizens of Britain turning to ideals from Fascist Italy. -
Scottish Nationalist Party is founded to fight for an independent Scotland
The SNP was founded to fight Britain for independence. This happened because people of Scotland were not happy with the way the British were treating them. The effects would lead to Scotland later gaining their independence from Britain. This is important because it had forced Britain to act on it or they would lose land and goods which led them to use force to put it down. -
Discussions over German rearmament
Italy, France and Britain meet to discuss German rearmament. The Stresa Conference was intended to form a united front against Adolf Hitler's Germany. This led to Italy not joining the allied powers and instead being more like Germany and going out and invading Ethiopia. This was important to Britain because Italy now posed a threat to Britain as well as Germany. -
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
Britain and Germany met to discuss Germany's naval military size and power. The agreement allows Germany to build a fleet that's 35% the tonnage of the British fleet. In this way, the British hope to limit German naval re-armament. It was important to British because it allowed Germany to gain more naval power to fight of the Allied powers leading into WW2 -
Anglo-Egyptian Treaty
The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty ended the British protectorate of Egypt. This happened because Suez Canal provided a vital sea route to India. The treaty allowed the British to retain control of the Suez Canal for the next 20 years. This was important to Britain because it allowed Britain to reoccupy the country in the event of any threat to British interests. -
George VI is crowned king
Edward VIII's younger brother, the Duke of York, was crowned George VI. He became Monarch because Edward VIII was unable to marry quickly and ended his reign. George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth, became inspirational figures for Britain during World War Two. This was important because George acted as a hero for Britain. -
Britain offers to protect Poland
This guarantee formally ended the policy of appeasement, and the British government reluctantly began to prepare for war. This happened because Hitler was gaining to much power and Britain wanted to contain it by not allowing him to invade Poland or else Britain would declare war. The effects would later lead to WW2. This was important because Germany was planning on invading Poland but they became under the protection of Britain which gave them an extra ally -
Britain declares war on Germany
Germany invaded Poland and forced Britain to declare war on them due to the Anglo-Polish military alliance between Poland and Britain. This happened because Hitler wanted to gain more land for his country. The effects led directly to WW2. This was important because it entered Britain into WW2 while officially declaring the beginning of the war. -
Winston Churchill becomes prime minister
Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This happened because Neville Chamberlain had been criticized a lot and resigned. The effects led to better control over Britain. It was important because Winston Churchill was highly supported and would lead Britain into WW2 -
D-Day
Allied forces land in Normandy on D-Day, starting the liberation of France. This happened because Allied forces needed to get onto the continent of Europe by force. The effects led to high amounts of casualties. It was important because it allowed for Allied forces (including Britain) to gain land on Europe. -
Creation of the United Nations
United Nations comes into existence with Britain as a founder member. This happened because it had allowed the Allied powers to gain a huge group alliance.
