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Mussolini's March on Rome -Outcome
The march was a largely symbolic event, as Mussolini and his followers were never in serious danger. The march did however cause such chaos that they appointed Mussolini as prime minsiter. The march is marked down in history as a pivotal moment in italian history. -
Stalin becomes dictator of USSR
With his position as General Secretary, it gave him the upper hand once Lenin died to gain his position. To start he got Leon Trotsky exiled and made him out to be evil for not coming to Lenin's funeral. He also got rid of other contenders, to insure his position. -
Hitler writes Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf was a book that Adolf Hitler wrote while in prison. The book was mostly promoting key components of Nazism: fierce anti-Semitism, a racist worldview, and an aggressive foreign policy. The book sold around 12 million copies and into more than a dozen languages. -
1st "five year plan' in USSR- purpose
The five-year plan presented by officials in Moscow aims to create sufficient industrial development in the industrially backward country. Introduce more efficient agricultural methods. Including large-scale, highly mechanized agriculture. In the example of a cooperative. -
Holodomor begins- (why?)
The began in 1932 and was a man-made famine that took place in Soviet Ukraine. The famine was caused by the forced collectivization of agriculture, mismanagement by the Soviet government, and a series of policies that gave priority to exporting grain over the need of the people. -
Japan invades Manchuria – (why?)
The invasion was motivated by Japan's desire to expand its territory in Asia and gain access to the region's natural resources, like coal and iron. Japan also saw Manchuria as a buffer zone against the Soviet Union. -
Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany
Hitler was appointed as a result of a series of political maneuvers by the nazi party. Nevertheless, President Paul von Hindenburg appoints nazi leader Adolf Hitler. But when he was first appointed they thought they could control and use his popularity. once in power, Hitler made laws that gave him sweeping power and suppressing opposition parties and groups. -
“Night of the Long Knives” in Germany - purpose
The "Night of the long knives" was a purge of Nazi leaders by Adolf Hitler on June 30, 1934. The goal of the purge was to consolidate Hitler's power and eliminate any potential opposition within the nazi party. -
Nuremburg Laws enacted - (what were they?)
The laws defined who was considered a jew and established a legal framework of discrimination against Jews. The laws prohibited marriage and sexual relations between Jews and non-Jews, and they also deprived Jews of their citizenship and civil rights. -
Italian invasion of Ethiopia
When the Italians invaded Ethiopia it was a significant moment leading up to ww2 as it demonstrated the willingness of fascist regimes to use military force to expand their empire. That's the whole reason they attacked Ethiopia to gain a colony. This conflict is remembered as a dark day in African history. -
The Great Purge begins
The great purge when on from 1936 to 1938. The purge was started by Joseph Stalin and was aimed at eliminating perceived enemies of the state and consolidating Stalin's power. The targets were military leaders, ranked officials, and ordinary citizens who were suspected of being disloyal to the communist party. -
Spanish civil war
This war took place from 1936 to 1939 in Spain. The war was fought between the nationalist forces and the Republican forces. The war was started by a military coup against the democratically elected government. There were volunteers on both sides but it was very brutal on both sides too. The nationalists emerged victorious with Franciso Franco leading them to said victory. -
Anti-Comintern Pact
A treaty was signed between Italy, Japan, and Germany. It was designed to counter the communist international or Comintern.The anti-comintern formal alliance between the three countries that were later known as the Axis powers. The pact also notable for its anti-soviet stance, which foreshadowed the coming conflict. -
The Rape of Nanking
The Rape of Nanking was the murder, rape, and torture of Chinese civilians and prisoners of war by Japanese soldiers. Around 40,000 and maybe up to 300,000 people were murdered in cold blood. The rape of Nanking is one of the horrors of war. This event is a symbol of the brutality of the Japanese military during ww2 -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was a pogrom against Jews in Nazi Germany. The pogrom was carried out by paramilitary forces and civilians, it resulted the destruction of thousands of Jewish-owned businesses and homes. The Kristallnacht references the broken glass that littered the streets after the raid. This was a turning point in how Nazi Germany viewed The Jews.