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Joseph Stalin becomes leader of Soviet Union
Facts about Joseph Stalin
After Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924, Stalin outmaneuvered his rivals and became dictator. While in power, he collectivized farming and executed or sent his enemies to forced labor camps. -
Mussolini named prime minister of Italy
Mussolini wanted to rule as a modern Ceasar and re-create the Roman Empire. He forged the Paramilitary fascist movement and used it to march on Rome. He then became the Prime minister. -
Hitler writes Mein Kampf
Info on Hitler writing Mein Kampf
While in prison, Hitler wrote a book called "Mein Kampf" meaning "My struggle" in English. This book reflected Hitler's obsession with extreme nationalism, racism, and anti-semitism and became the basic book of Nazi goals and ideology. -
The Manchurian Incident
Japan set off explosives and blew up their own railroad line, claiming the Chineese were responsible. This gave Japan an excuse to attack and conquer all of Manchuria, which they names Manznouguo, without consulting with their own government first. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
Info on Hitler becoming president
The old chancellor of Germany could no longer gain a majority in Reichstag, but Hitler could easily bring together a unified right. President Hindenburg was reluctant at first, but then gave in and appointed Hitler chancellor. -
Japan withdraws from League of Nations
The League of Nations blamed Japan for the incident in Manchurian incident and voted that Japan should give it back to the Chineese. Japan did not like this, so they withdrew from the Laugue. -
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U.S. passes Neutrality Acts
Neat info on the U.S. passing Neutrality Acts
The Neutrality Acts were to protect the U.S. It made it so that the United States would not get involved in foreign wars. -
Italy invades Ethiopia
The aim of invading Ethiopia was to boost Italian national prestige, which was wounded by Ethiopia's defeat of Italian forces. He used this to help with Hitler's plan to expand Germany. -
Hitler sends troops into Rhineland
Once Hitler came to power, he cancelled the military clauses of the Treaty of Versailles. He then built up a large army in Rhineland, which would later invade Poland. -
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The Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War
General Francisco Franco broadcasted a message calling for all army officers to join the uprising and overthrow Spain’s leftist Republican government. Many opposed of the Republic and started revolts. This was the start of the Spanish Civil War -
Japan invades eastern China
Neat info on Japan invading China
Japan used their base in Manchurian to gradually take over other parts of China. -
Anschluss
Austria uniting with Germany had been a desire of theirs since 1919. Hitler also wanted this, most likely due to the fact he was from Austria. Hitler did "bully" Chancellor Kurt Von Schuschnigg, but he ended up agreeing. -
Munich Conference
The Munich Conference was a result of various negotiations . Hitler demanded Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia even though someone tried to talk him out of it. This gave Hitler power in central Europe. -
Hitler and Stalin sign non-aggression act
Facts about the Non-agression Act
This act made an agreeent between Germany and the Soviet union that they would not take military action against each other for the next 10 years. -
Germany invades Poland
Germany used their strategy called the "Blitzkrieg" strategy to invade Poland. The Germans used bombs to destroy air capacity, railroads,communication lines, along with massive land invasions. Unfortunately the Polish were very un-equipped and Germany's plan was successful.
