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The Great Depression Starts
The primary cause of the Great Depression was the so-called "Great War" which lasted from 1914-1918. -
Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germeny
Hitler became head of the German parliament. Hitler wanted power., so he broke the World War I peace treaty and began to build an army. -
Japan invades China
This event initiated WWII in the Pacific. -
Germany invades Poland
This was when WWII offically began. Britain and France were allies with Poland and declared war on Germany, By June, Hitler had captured Paris, France. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
In response to Hitler’s invasion of Poland, Britain and France, both allies of the overrun nation declare war on Germany. -
Germany bombs Paris
This killed 254 people, most of them civilians.The king of Paris fled to Norway, leaving Paris to Germany. -
Germany bombs London
This was also called the London Blitz. This was the start of period of time with intense bombing on European countries. -
Japan bombs Pearl Habor
This event leads the United States to join the war and to declare war on Japan. In return, Germany and Italy declared war on the US. -
D-Day invasion
This was the biggest amphibious military assault in history. This was when troops from the US, Canada, and Britain invaded the 50-miles fortified coast of France's Noramndy region. By late August 1944, all of France was liberated. -
Germany surrenders
Germany officially surrendered to the Allies, bringing an end to the European conflict in World War II. -
Atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima
This event lead to the surrneder of Japan in the war. ABout 166,000 people were killed that day alone. -
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Nuremberg Trials
The Nuremberg trials were a series of military tribunals, held by the Allied forces after World War II, most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military, and economic leadership of Nazi Germany.
