Causes of World War 2

The Nazi Party Rises

May 4, 1919

Hitler Joins a small political group that became the National socialist German Workers' Party, or the nazi party. Nazism rises as Hitler arose in the ranks, solely working for German Nationalism

Hitler attempts to Overthrow German Gov.

Nov 1, 1923

With roughly 3,000 followers, hitler made an attempt at overthrowing the german government. Failed easily and was sentenced to five years in prison... he only served 9 months

Hitler Becomes Chancellor

Jan 6, 1933

Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany! This means that he has enough power to do something about his future imagine of nazi supremacy and jewish extinction.

Mussolini

Jan 1, 1936

Benito Mussolini, as like hitler, gains a fascist following in italy and builds their army. He invaded such areas as Ethiopia.

Axis Powers form

Jan 1, 1936

Hitler revitalizes the german military and signs alliances with Italy and japan, thus making the Axis Powers.

Germany Becomes Totalitarian

Sep 1, 1936

Hitler takes over and germany becomes a totalitarian government, whereas the federal has control over everything

Fascism

Oct 1, 1936

Fascism was heavily used, as hitler was hailed as the leader of germany as pride in Germany grew.

Germany Begins expansion

Mar 6, 1938

Germany, now with a new army, start to expand. As he takes Austria in 1938 as well as Czechoslovakia