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Events Leading to WWII
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Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the Nazi Party
Hitler became the leader of the Nazi Party in 1921. This is Hilter's start to his rise to power in Germany. -
Mussolini appointed Prime Minister of Italy
Benito Mussolini is appointed the Prime Minister of Italy in 1922. He led the Fascist Party and turned Italy into a Fascist country. -
Joseph Stalin sole dictator of the Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin is made the sole dictator of the USSR 1929. He commanded the Soviet Union during this time as a dictatorship. Stalin lead harshly, and damaged the Russian economy. -
Japan’s Army seizes Manchuria, China
The Japanese army seizes the town of Manchuria, China. Japan was unfair in ruling Manchuria, and made it one of the most brutally run regions in the world. -
Italian Army invades Ethiopia in Africa
The Italian army invades Ethiopia. Due to Ethiopia's very weak and outdated military, the Italian army won very easily. -
Hitler sends troops into Rhineland
Hitler began sending troops into the Rhineland. However, this was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Germany was officially sparking the beginning of World War Two.