Lead Up to WWII - Mike Barnes

  • Hitler announces view on the Jewish people

    Adolf Hitler announced his views on the Jewish culture in Germany. He relied on simple messages, but with a strong influence of propaganda designed to get the German people against the Jews as well.
  • Hitler delivers speech about Jewish

    Hitler delivers speech about Jewish
    Hitler used simple messages and major propaganda to share his views on how the Jewish culture and influence in Germany. His goal was to get the Germans against the Jewish.
  • Nazi Party Formed

  • Nazi Party Formed

    Nazi Party Formed
    In 1920, the Nazis were formed to publicly remove Jewish people from Germany. They were there to enforce Hitler's policy that Jewish people do not belong in a "Aryan" society.
  • Soviet Union joins the war under Joseph Stalin

    Soviet Union joins the war under Joseph Stalin
    Joseph Stalin was appointed General Secretary for the Soviet Union, and his view on the world was to get what they needed, no matter what force it took.
  • Vladimir Lenin dies

    Vladimir Lenin dies
    Mid conflict with other surroundings, Lenin dies, and Stalin is appointed leader of the country. Stalin's idea of running the country is to get what they needed no matter what happened or took place
  • Treaty of Berlin is signed

    Treaty of Berlin is signed
    In 1926, Germany and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Berlin, agreeing to be allies, but to not require entry into war if the other country is attacked. They were there to support each other if needed, but not obligate war.
  • Great Depression sends world into debt

    Great Depression sends world into debt
    Due to the Great Depression beginning in the USA, every country that imported and exported there lost their money and value as well, and it started a chain of countries with no money.
  • London Naval Treaty is created

    London Naval Treaty is created
    The USA and the UK agreed to sign the London Naval Treaty. The treaty regulated submarine warfare and limited enemies from using subs as their means of fighting. Japan signed later, in an act to further prevent war.
  • Hitler's first big campaign speech

  • Germany abuses Treaty of Versailles

    Germany abuses Treaty of Versailles
    In 1936, Germany abused their powers against the Treaty of Versailles by adding military support to the country. The treaty stated that militarism was not acceptable as it is a threat.
  • Germany annexes Austria

    Germany annexes Austria
    As Hitler's power was increasing, Austria stood no chance to Hitler and his needs for Germany. He was able to quickly annex the country and his power grew even faster.
  • Beginning of WWII

    Beginning of WWII
    On September 1st, 1939, the first of the fighting began with Germany, resulting in the second world war.