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Japan invades Manchuria.
Japan was invaded by the Kwatung Army. It was a day after the Mukden Incident. -
Hitler becomes chancellor.
Conservatives turned to Hitler because they feared growth of communist political power. He became chancellor through legal means under the Weimar constitution. -
Nuremberg Laws are passed.
Hitler wanted to drive the Jews out of Germany. The laws took away German citizenship and put restrictions on Jews. -
Italy invades Ethiopia
Ethiopia had outdated weapons that were no match for Italy. the Ethiopian king asked the League of Nations for help. -
Japan invades China.
Japan was looking to expand the Asian Empire. USSR supports China against Japan. -
Hitler annexed Austria.
Hitler wanted "living space." Many Austrians liked the idea. -
German diplomat shot.
A young Jew whose parents had been mistreated shot a German diplomat. Hitler used this as an excuse to stage an attack on all Jews. -
Kristallnacht
Nazis attacked Jewish communuties all over Germany, Austria, and parts of Czechoslovakia. It was also called the "Night of Broken Glass." -
Germany and USSR invade Poland.
Poland wasn't as advanced in weapon and military technology. Polish forces were greatly outmatched. -
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
Japanese planes bombed battleships at Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt asked congress to declare war on Japan.
