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Stock Market Crash (Great Depression Begins)
The US Stock Market crashed and this led to a global economic crisis that left most countries in economic ruin. It also decreased international trade by 30%. -
Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor
This marked the beginning of Hitler's rise to power. After this he named himself Fuhrer and became dictator of Germany. -
Troops March Into the Rhineland
Hitler sent his growing army into Rhineland, Germany. The problem was the Treaty of Versailles states that troops were banned from regaining that area. -
Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass)
An Anti-Semitic attack broke out in The Third reich. Natzi Soldiers went through town destroying as many Synagogues, Jewish Homes, and Jewish Businesses as they could. -
Germany Attacks Poland
German Tanks rolled into Poland, where Germany said it would not invade. This caused Britain and France to declare war, officially starting WII. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbour
Japan sent bombs into Pearl Harbour, where the US Pacific fleet was headquartered, killing over 2000 men and sinking most of their Battleships. This caused the US to enter WWII -
D-Day
The Allied Powers sent troops into French Territory and liberated the country from Natzi Control, after months of fighting. -
Adolf Hitler Commits Suicide
When Allied troops showed up in Germany, Hitler shot himself instead of confronting them. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway marked a turning point in the war on the Pacific, the US won the battle and continues their march on. This led to US victory. -
Nuremberg War Crimes Trials Begin
The Soviets, US, and Britain conducted a search for Natzi war criminals in Nurmenburg, Gernamy. This marked the end of the war.
