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Neutrality Act of 1935
Act signed by Roosevelt in 1935. He called it "an expression of the desire...to avoid any action which might involve (the U.S.) in war". -
Rome-Berlin Axis
A coalition formed in 1936 between Italy and Germany. They became known as the Axis Powers. -
Anti-Comintern Pact
Was against communism and the Soviet Union. The treaty was signed by Germany, Japan, and later Italy. -
Neutrality Act of 1937
The law defining rules during war neutrality. Signed by the U.S. and Spain. -
Austrian Anschluss
The annexing of Austria into Germany. Hitler wanted all German-speaking countries to be a part of Germany. -
The Munich Conference
Hitler demanded Sudetenland, so Chaimberland tried to dissuade him. This did not work, and Europe gave up Sudetenland. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
The Soviet Union allied with Germany. They signed a treaty of non-aggression. -
German Invasion of Poland
An invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany. The invasion ended five days later with Hitler and Stalin splitting Poland. -
Operation Dynamo
The evacuation of 338,000 allied troops. One of the most celebrated military events in history. -
The Fall of France
Germany invade France, and conquer it. France surrenders Belgium and Holland.
