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The Treaty of Versaillies is Signed
The Treaty of Versailles is signed by the big four, (Britain, France, United Sates, Italy) it ends World War One and puts a heavy restaint on Germany's military and they were made to pay a large sum of money to France for reparations for death and damages. -
Hitler is Appointed Chancellor of Germany
President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor, Hitler's first step towards dictatorship. -
Hitler becomes president of Germany
Hitler combined the post of President and Chancellor and gave himself the name Fuhrer. -
Hitler establishes the Luftwaffe
Hitler ordered Hermann Goering to establish the Luftwaffe, a branch of the German airforce, to show he did not care about the Treaty of Versailles and to emphasizse his power, -
Hitler establishes Nuremburg Laws
Nuremburg Laws defined German citizenship, and the relationships between Jews and Aryans were banned. -
The Munich Pact is Signed
Britain and France appease Hitler by signing the Munich Pact, which gives Hitler control of the Sudetenland. -
Kristallnacht
Jewish shops and synagogues were destroyed, the event of the Halocaust and destruction of the Jewish population were followed. -
Hitler invades Poland
Hitler invades Poland using Blitzkrieg tactics. The Polish were quickly defeated and Poland was occupied. 16,000 Germans died and 66,000 Polish people died. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
In response to Hitler's aggression in parts of Europe, Britain and France go to war with Germany in an attempt to stop Hitler from dictating Eurpope.