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The weak Italian kind gives Mussolini power over. Italy king gives Mussolini power over Italy. When it shuts down By 1925, the weak Italian king gave Mussolini power to form his own government. Mussolini built up the military.

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The Great Depression was a sever economic collapse that affected countries all over the world.

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1932-Hitler rises in power and started the Nazi 

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1932-Hitler rises in power and started the Nazi 

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Hitler makes the Nazi grow in power In the early 1930s, an ambitious politician and former soldier named  Adolf Hitler glossary term Opens in a new window rose to power. Hitler became the head of the Nazi Party. “Nazi” is short for National Socialist German Workers. With the German race and did'int like the them. Beginning in 1932, Hitler quickly gained power in the national government. His Nazi Party won more than one-third of the vote. Hitler pushed to become chancellor.

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Beginning in 1932, Hitler quickly gained power in the national government. His Nazi Party won more than one-third of the vote. Hitler pushed to become chancellor. The chancellor is the head of the German cabinet.

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Hitler used his dictatorial powers to destroy all political opposition. He built up the German military. He then took control of other territories. The Treaty of Versailles prohibited these actions.

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They thought the treaty had not really rewarded their service. Italy had sent more than five million solders into battle. It had suffered more than two million casualties. In return, it wanted territory in the Adriatic region.

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In 1936, rebels led by General Francisco Franco rose up. 

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In 1936, rebels led by General Francisco Franco rose up. 

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The United States, the United Kingdom, and France refused to be involved. However, some individuals from these countries came to Spain. They fought the fascist takeover.

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1938, Hitler declared that Austrians were Aryans. 

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1938, Hitler declared that Austrians were Aryans. 

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German officials sent forces to occupy Austria. The Austrian leader tried to keep the country independent. However, he resigned under pressure from Hitler. The next day, the German army marched into Austria unopposed. Germany annexed, or took control of, Austria a day later.

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In the fall of 1938, Hitler and UK Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain met at the Munich Conference. 

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In the fall of 1938, Hitler and UK Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain met at the Munich Conference. 

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It would be occupied by the German army. All non-Germans would be forced to leave in less than two weeks. France had an alliance with Czechoslovakia. However, French leaders also wished to avoid war with Germany. Chamberlain returned home.

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The Tripartite Pact was signed in 1940. 

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The Tripartite Pact was signed in 1940. 

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The Tripartite Pact was signed in 1940. It united the three countries in a bid to conquer and rule the world.

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In August 1939, Hitler and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin glossary term (opens in a new window) signed the German–Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

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In August 1939, Hitler and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin glossary term (opens in a new window) signed the German–Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

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This was partly because of Hitler’s hatred of communism. The pact also meant that Germany would not need to defend its eastern border. Hitler’s only enemies were to the west.