Events leading to WW2

Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany by the dying president Paul Von Hindenburg. This is significant because this is the first event that lead to World War 2.

Hitler becomes Fuhrer of Germany

Aug 18, 1934

90 percent of votes went to Hitler out of the 95 percent of registered voters. This is significant because 38 million people gave their aproval to Hitler.

Hitler invade Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

Germany invade Rhineland which goes against the treaty of Versailles. This is significant because It took the French Government almost a year to decide how they were going to react.

Hitler and Stalin Sign Pact

Aug 14, 1939

Hitler and Stalin signed the non-aggression pact, stating that even though they didn't like each other that they would not attack each other. This is significant because they were eachothers only allies.