Lead Up to WW2

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  • Benito Mussolini established the Fascist party

    Benito Mussolini established the Fascist party
    Fascists tried to strengthen the nation by arguing that power must rest with a dedicated group of party members and a single strong leader. Fascism placed the interests of the state above those of individuals and stressed nationalism.

  • Americans Try to Stay Out of War

    Americans Try to Stay Out of War
    The banks and manufacturers made huge profits during the War. Americans became more determined to avoid war. Girl scouts even changed their uniforms from brown to greet to appear less militaristic.

  • Militarists Gain Control in Japan

    Militarists Gain Control in Japan
    The militarists planned a surprise attack and gained control of the Chinese province of Manchuria. Within only a few months the Japanese controlled the whole province which had lots of natural resources.

  • Nazis take over Germany

    Nazis take over Germany
    Hitler proved to be such a powerful speaker that he quickly became the Nazi Party's leader. Hitler soon became Prime minister and quickly dismantled Germanys Weimar Republic.

  • Neutrality Act

    Neutrality Act
    A new Neutrality Act was passed by congress to outlaw arms sales or loans to nations at war. Also, to outlaw arms sales or loans to nations engaged in Civil Wars.

  • Hitler targeting Europe and Africa

    Hitler targeting Europe and Africa
    Hitler first went after Ethiopia with Italy's help. The League of Nations did nothing to help the Ethiopians.

  • Neutrality Breaks Down

    Neutrality Breaks Down
    Despite Roosevelt's attempts, he fount it impossible to remain neutral. The U.S. continued to send supplies to China since Roosevelt knew Japan hadn't officially declared war on China.

  • Joseph Stalin in Russia

    Joseph Stalin in Russia
    Stalin focused on creating a model communist state. He made both agricultural and industrial the prime economic goals of the Soviet Union. Stalin had an urge to eliminate anyone who threatened his power. He ended up killing about 8 million to 13 million people.

  • Civil War starts in Spain

    Civil War starts in Spain
    General Francisco Franco rebelled against the Spanish republic. The Soviet Union supplied equipment and advisors while Hitler and Mussolini provided weapons, tanks, troops, and fighter planes. With all of this help Franco achieved a victory,

  • Hitler Invades Poland

    Hitler Invades Poland
    Hitler believed that the conquest of Poland would bring "Living Space" for the German people. Germany conquered Poland and continued to try and expand the amount of land he controlled. The defeat over Poland was the start of WW2.