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Treaty of Versailles
End of WWI . Germany lost and had to pay for the costs of the war and give back the land it took. This punishment made them very poor and bitter, eager to return their former glory. -
Hitler voted into power in Germany
Hitler was chancellor under Hindenberg and he got that percent with 37 percent of the vote. It was the highest of all parties. After the burning of the Reichstag, Hitler claimed that Germany's enemies burnt it down. It's likely that he burnt it down itself. When Hindenberg died, Hitler asked for dictatorship in order to protect Germany and got voted in with 89.98 percent of the vote. He vowed to bring Germany back to it's former power, before it's loss in WWI. -
"Hitler's Olympics"
Hitler tricked people into thinking that both he and Germany are peaceful. It was a failed attempt by Hitler at proving Aryan racial superiority. -
Tripartite pact signed
An alliance was created between Germany, Italy, and Japan, forming the "Axis powers." -
German Invasion of Poland
It's an initial victory for Germany, making Great Britain and France join the war. It also galvanized Polish resistance forces. -
Nazi's establish gas chambers at Auchwitz
Intended to kill Jews, it's effective, efficient, and monstrous. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese due to it's large air force base. It was a surprise attack and got the U.S. involved in WWII. -
Japanese Americans sent to internment camps
Americans were deep in the war and were suspicious of those who resembled the enemy. Japanese people were forced into camps, prejudiced against in a manner almost reminiscent of the treatment of the Jews in Germany. -
Italy surrenders
Italy surrendered, ending its part in WWII. -
D-Day
The Allies' invasion of Europe and the start to their win in the war. Landed in Normandy to liberate North Europe from Germany. -
Iwo Jima
After a bloody battle, USA captured the island. It paved the way toward invading Okinawa, helped US airmen, and more. -
President FDR dies while in office
After FDR died, Truman became the president, promising the American citizens success in war. -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrendered, ending its part in WWII. -
Atomic Bomb 1 Dropped on Japan
WWII is at its end, US proves dominance. Bomb on Hiroshima "Little Boy" in hopes of surrender. Kills hundreds of thousands. -
Atomic Bomb 2 Dropped on Japan
WWII is at its end, US proves dominance. Bombs on Nagasaki. Hundreds of thousands dead. "Fat man" -
Japan Surrenders
Japan Surrenders, ending their part in WWII