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Unit 2

  • Emperor Wilhem ll abdicates

    Emperor Wilhem ll abdicates
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    European crisis

    The l World War mess up the economy
  • Rise of organised crime in the US

    Rise of organised crime in the US
  • Musolini and Hitler set up their respective parties

    Musolini and Hitler set up their respective parties
    Musolini set up the Nacional Fascist Party
    Hitler set up the Socialist Worker's Party
  • The beer Hall putsch

    Adolf Hitler and General Ludendorf, a World War One hero, lead a small contingent of followers in a harmless, comical attempt at rebellion, for which Hitler is imprisoned for two years.
  • The German Chamber of Deputies Accepts the Dawes Plan

    The Dawes Plan restructures the schedule of German reparations payments so as to reduce the amount of annual payments, and grants Germany a large loan.
  • Vladimir Leninn dies

    Lenin's death leaves some question as to who will be his successor. Joseph Stalin eventually beats out Leon Trotsky to take control of the Soviet government.
  • Hitler is Appointed Chancellor of Germany

    In an attempt to reel in the chaos of the German government, President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor, the first major step in Hitler's ascent to dictatorship.