World War 2

  • Hitler takes power in Germany

    I chose this because WWII would never have happened if he didn't come to power.
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    Holocaust

    I chose this because this act was a symbol of Hitler's cruelty and prejudice toward Jews, and other "non-perfect" peoples.
  • German Blitzkrieg in Europe - WW2 begins

    I chose this because this is when the Allies and Axis Powers began fighting.
  • Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor

    I chose this because that led to our entrance to WWII.
  • Battle of Midway

    I chose this because this was a crucial and decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.
  • GI Bill

    I chose this because it helped Veterans in turn for them fighting in the war, giving them respect for their efforts.
  • V-E Day

    I chose this because this marks the victory in Europe by allies.
  • V-J Day

    I chose this because it marks when Japan surrendered.
  • US Drops Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima

    I chose this because this meant we beat the Nazis to making the Atomic bomb.
  • Cold War Begins

    I chose this because this started the rivalry between the US and Russia.