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Hyperinflation in Germany
In a last-ditch effort to pay for reparatoins from WW1, Germany began to print out massive amounts of money. This caused the German marc to loose almost ALL value, to the point where a loaf of bread might cost trillions of dollars -
Stalin becomes leader of the Soviet Union
After Lenin's death, Stalin "won the race" to fill his void and took power. He established a totalitarian government and ruled with an iron fist. -
Hitler Writes Mein Kampf
The book that translates to "My Struggle" or "My Battle" was never formally written by Adolph Hitler. Rather, he dictated it to another writer while he was locked in his prison cell. The book outlines Hitler's childhood, as well as his political opinions.
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Hitler Appointed Chancellor
Ex-Chancellor Franz von Papen managed to convince Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as chancellor, with the promise they'd help restrain Hitler’s brutal tendencies. The second he came to power, he expanded police and gestapos, until there was nothing anyone could do to stop him.
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Japan withdraws from League of Nations
After being blamed for the events in Manchuria, Japan's representative walked out of the League of Nations saying, "we're not coming back." There was no formal resignation at the time
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U.S. Passes Neutrality Acts
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Italy invades Ethiopia
This episode, known as the Italo-Ethiopian War, is often seen as the event that prepared the path to World War 2. Benito Mussolini got involved in a border conflict between the two, triggering Italy's invasion.
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Hitler send troops to Rhineland
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Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis formed
Signed in 1936 by Japan and Germany (Italy a year later,) this pact outlined the struggle against the international communist movement.
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Japan invades China
The fighting before the invasion was known as the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. This fight eventually led to the second Sino-Japanese War.
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Germany annexes Sudentenland
This annexation was made possible through a treaty Germany signed with France Britain and Italy. It was largely organized by thw German-speakers in the area.
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Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was a coordinated attack on Jews and Jewish property throughout the German Reich. It came to be known as the night of broken glass.
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Nazis take Czechoslovakia
Hitler threatened to bomb the Czech capital unless the German troops at the border recieved from the Hacha free passage. This led them to pour into Bohemia and Moravia and take control.
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Germany takes Czechoslovakia
Originally, Hitler wanted to take Czechoslovakia in a dramatic single strike. The process proved more complicated face with French and British resistance however,
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Hitler and Stalin sign non-aggresion pact
The pact allowed for a trade of German manufactured products for Soviet raw materials. It also allwed for Germany to invade Poland without fear of intrvention.
