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Beginning of WW I
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is assassinated -
End of WW I
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Treaty of Versailles
Allied and German representatives sign treaty of Versailles. The United States signs treaty of guaranty, pledging to defend France in case of an unprovoked attack by Germany. -
Hitler is appointed leader of Germany
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Beginning of WW II
Germany invades Poland -
Hitler commits suicide
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End of WW II
MacArthur accepts Japan’s unconditional surrender