Events Prior To WWII

By EmilyRacine

  • Nazi Party Formed

    The Nazi Party is formed, with Hitler giving emotional speeches between February and March.
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    Events Prior To WWII

  • Hitler earns title of der Führer.

    As an effective speaker, Hitler is named leader of the Nazi Party, earning the title der Führer.

  • Josef Stalin appointed as General Secretary

    The Soviet Communist Party appoints Josef Stalin as General Secretary; this is his first real taste of power.

  • Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

    The Fascists of Italy take control appointing Benito Mussolini as its prime minister.

  • Nazi attempt to overthrow German government

    Nazis, led by Hitler try to overthrow the German government but fail, this was known as the Beer Hall Putsch.

  • Lenin's death

    Lenin dies, paving the way for Joseph Stalin to takeover as leader of the Soviet Union.

  • Mein Kampf published

    Mein Kampf is published as an autobiography written by Adolf Hitler. Mein Kampf reveals the political ideology of Hitler.

  • Treaty Of Berlin signed by Germany and Soviet Union

    The Soviet Union and Germany sign the Treaty of Berlin, which allow either country to remain neutral if one or the other is attacked by another country.

  • The Great Depression

    The first signs of The Great Depression are seen. It begins in the US and spreads world wide.

  • Invasion of Manchuria

    Japanese invasion of Manchuria signals the beginning of minor fighting that would eventually lead to World War II. It becomes one of the two biggest failures of The League Of Nations.

  • The Enabling Act

    The Enabling Act of 1933 approved by the German government gave Hitler unlimited power. This allowed him to be dictator in Germany.

  • Japan leaves League Of Nations

    Japan leaves the League of Nations. The reason Japan gave for withdrawing was because of accusations made against them regarding Manchuria by the League of Nations.

  • Non-Aggression Pact

    Poland and Germany agree to sign the ten year German-Polish Non-Aggression Pact. The pact allowed Germany to maintain an eastern border. Five years after signing the pact, Germany invades Poland without much resistance.

  • Axis Powers formed

    The Axis Powers or Axis Alliance is formed. Germany signs a treaty with Italy and Japan. The alliance would later be the main antagonists during WWII.

  • Munich Agreement

    Seen as a way of appeasing Nazi Germany, the Munich Agreement is signed by France, Italy, the UK, and Nazi Germany. The purpose of the agreement was to allow the annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland borders, if The rest of Czecholovokia is left free.

  • Hitler invades Poland

    The Nazis, under Hitler, invade Poland, Two days later on the third of September, war is declared and World War II begins,