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End of World War 1
End of this war puts Germany in fault. They are very week and vulnerable need a good leader. -
Rise of Japanese Dictators
Happens when Japan starts to modernize through imperialism. Germany and Japan become allies. Early 1920's no specific date. -
Rise Of Chinese Dictators
The communist party comes to power during this time. Mao Zedong becomes leader. Leads them through long walk through China, to escape Japanese rule. -
Rise of Italian Dictators
Benito Mussolini becomes dictator. Is a leader of the National Socialist party. Created Fascism. Tries to create alliance with Germany -
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Great Depression
Starts in the U.S. Stock market crashes. Eventually spreads to other countries because trade is impacted. -
Japanese Expansion
The Japanese expansion marked the time in which Japan modernized and began to use imperialism to gain power. -
Nuremberg Laws Created
The Nuremberg Laws were a set of laws designed to limit the natural rights. -
Munich Agreement Is Signed
Agreement with Great Britain and France in which Germany decided not to expand anymore. This was also broken. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht which translates to "night of broken glass" was a turning point for World War 2 because it was the first attack on the the Jewish people. Many Jewish Synagogues were burned down, and many Jewish people were taken to concentration camps. -
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Germany Expands
Germany expands to different countries. This lasts all throughout the war. -
Non-Aggression Pact Signed With USSR
This pact was signed between Germany and the USSR stating that Germany would not invade them. -
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Poland Is Invaded
The axis powers invade Poland. -
Allies Declare War
After Germany starts to invade countries in Europe the allies decide to declare war. -
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Invasion Of France
This marks the time that Germany invaded France. Germany was successful in conquering France. -
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Battle Of North Africa
A European Theater-This was the first battle to attempt to defeat the Germans. The Allied Powers hit the axis powers where they were weakest. -
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Battle Of Britain
A European Theater-Great Britain remains the only axis power to not be defeated by the Germans. -
United States Enters War
The U.S. enters the war after the bombing on Pearl Harbor. The U.S. had already been supplying the British but now they were truly in the war. -
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Holocaust
The Holocaust occurred when Hitler started to persecute the Jewish people. -
Russia Invaded By Germany
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Attack On Pearl Harbor
Pacific Theater-This horrific event occurred on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The Japanese attacked American's and killed many along with sinking ships and destroying there base. -
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Battle of The Coral Sea
Pacific Theater-This was the first battle against the Japanese. It was essentially a tie however America then started to push the Japanese expansion back. -
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Battle of Midway
Pacific Theater-The battle of Midway was a major turning point in the war. The Japanese code was broken and we were able to destroy all of Japan's aircraft carriers. -
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Battle Of Stalingrad
European Theater-Very bloody battle between the Soviet Union and Germany. It destroyed the entire city. Both sides were not willing to give up. -
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Invasion Of Italy
European Theater-Very bloody battle. Occurred around Rome. The Germans had to sacrifice some of their soldiers to help the Italians. -
D-Day Invasion
European Theater- The allied powers landed the biggest invasion ever on the beaches of France. Very successful in taking back land from the Germans -
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Battle of Philippines
Pacific Theater-This battle showed what the American plan was. Island hopping or picking strategic islands to eventually launch an invasion on Japan. America also gained control of the Philippines once again. -
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Battle of The Bulge
European Theater-Fight on the border of Germany and France between Allied and Axis power. This was Hitlers last attempt to stop the invasion of Germany. -
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Battle of Iwo Jima
Pacific Theater-Very bloody battle almost everyone who participated in it (on both sides) were killed. -
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Battle of Okinawa
Pacific Theater-This was the final battle of against Japan. After this we began to prepare for invasion of Japan. Longest battle against Japan. -
Germany Surrenders
European Theater-This surrender is after much defeat from German expansion. Allied powers had closed in on all three sides of Germany and were able to lower its guard. -
Postdam Declaration
Pacific Theater-This declaration was a message to the Japanese to surrender before something drastic happened to them. -
First Atomic Bomb Dropping
Pacific Theater-The first Atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. It destroyed the entire city and became a gateway for new military methods. -
Second Atomic bomb Dropping
Pacific Theater-The second atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. The effects of this bombing were not as severe as Hiroshima, but still drastic. -
Japan Surrenders
Pacific Theater-Japan surrenders on VJ day ( Victory Japan) after the atomic bombs were dropped on Japanese cities.