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Tales of German Hyperinflation (1919)
German money lost so much value in the 1920s that children used currency as building blocks -
Mussolini's rise to power.
After WWI Mussolini used his dynamic public speaking skills to win the seat in Italy's parliament and ultimately gained wide support in 1922. -
Hitler's rise to power.
Hitler's anger about the Treaty of Versailles led him into politics, He joined a small political party known as the National Socialists or Nazis. Hitler later discovered his talent for public speaking. -
Other Regimes
Some of the same forces that helped Mussolini and Hitler gain totalitarian power also helped create powerful regimes in other countries. For example, Spain erupted in civil war in 1930s. Out of this conflict, Fascist General Francisco Franco came to power. -
Japan and Manchuria
Japan was facing problems with the limited size of its territory. Japans Islands of Japan were growing crowed. During/After the depression (1930) the desire to to expand their territory grew stronger. Some Japanese generals decided it was time to act. In 1931 the army invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria. With out the approval of the Japanese government. -
Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor
By 1933 the Nazis were the most powerful party in the nation. Hitler later then becomes Germany's chancellor, a top position in the government. -
Italy Invades Ethiopia
Mussolini's Italy invaded the East African nation of Ethiopia. There were several attempts to establish colonies in East Africa like in the 1800s Italys army was crushed by Ethiopians. Italy managed to keep several small colonies. -
Hitlers Excuse.
Under the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was required to keep its troops out of an area in the Rhine River Valley along the French border. However Hitler violated the treaty, sending troops into Rhineland. As an excuse he claimed that a recent French military agreement with the Soviet Union threatened Germany. -
The "Master Race" Loses the Race (1936)
The 1936 summer Olympic Gamers were held in the German capital of Berlin. For the German Leader, the event presents a golden opportunity. Unfortunately, Hitler and Germany failed to learn that views on race (Stereotypes) were wrong. -
The Anschluss
Hitlers attempt to force the Australians government to agree to Anschluss, it was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Austria refused to, Hitler sent troops into the country that he was born in, Austria. -
The Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War was bloody and brutal. Thousands of people died including many Americans. However by 1939 Francos Nationalists had defeated the Republicans. Spain became under the control of a Fascist Dictator. -
Spains General
Francisco Franco became in power of spain from 1939 till his death. -
Germany lies
In September 1939 Germany lies to Poland saying to not engage into the war they're going to have with a neighboring land. They listened to Hitler and Germany invaded Poland -
U.S. Declared as "Arsenal of Democracy"
President Roosevelt declared the United States as an "arsenal of democracy."
