Per 4 WWII: The Road to War (1918-1932) by Elizabeth Larli

EXAMPLE: JUNE 28, 1919 Treaty of Versailles

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In 1918, the Allied Powers and (some) losing Central Powers signed a treaty declaring an end to the Great War (WWI). This treaty blamed Germany for the war, forced them to demilitarize, pay reparations, and give up territory in Europe and Africa.

EXAMPLE: 1922 Mussolini

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Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) rises to power in Italy, leading the National Fascist Party (PNF) in a march towards Rome.

EXAMPLE: 1919 Congress Rejects League of Nations

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Though President Woodrow Wilson was a key architect in peace talks, Congress blocks his ideas from being realized. Led by Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, Congress votes not to ratify (approve) the Treaty of Versailles OR join the League of Nations.

EXAMPLE: 1921 Washington Naval Conference

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Great Britain, along with the other BIG FOUR powers, attend the Washington Naval Conference which agrees to limit arms and produces the Four Power and Nine Power Treaties.

EXAMPLE: 1917 Russian Revolution

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In a series of revolutions, the Bolsheviks (led by Lenin) overthrow the monarchy (tsars) and establish the U.S.S.R.

Germany 1920

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In 1920 the culmination of World War one. It was the internal unrest, and the kaiser abdication they led German to the Revolution of Germany. This year also officially ended the fighting. There also was a ceasefire it was not a peace treaty. The allies had countied food blockage. There was also an economic ruin and it had crashed. (Hunter)

Germany 1928

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They Nazis tried a new strategy that was called the parliamentary elections.they hardness their paramilitary and formation in violets intimidation of voters and political left in order to improve their own prospects.

Invasion of poland (1939)

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On August 25, 1939, the aging German pre-dreadnought battleship Schleswig-Holstein arrived in the port of the Free City of Danzig. Unbeknownst to the people of Danzig, over 200 marines were hidden below deck, preparing for a deliberate and unprovoked attack against Poland. In the gray morning light of September 1, 1939, the ship quietly moved the short distance from Danzig harbor to the Bend of Five Whistles, across from the small Polish military transit depot at Westerplatte.

1923: The Death of Vladimir Lenin

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As Vladimir Lenin, the former leader of the Bolsheviks, passed away. A new man would rise to power.

1924: The Rise of Joseph Stalin

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Stalin rose to power in the USSR, succeeding Vladimir Lenin. He would reign as the leader until 1953, when he passed away.

1921: Naval Conference

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Great Britain, France and Japan attend the Washington Naval Conference, which is stated to limit arms. The conference produces the Four Power and Nine Power treaties.

1922: The Establishment of the USSR

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After the collapse of the Russian Empire and the overthrowing of the monarchy by the Bolsheviks, the USSR was officially established in 1922.

1928: The Kellogg-Briand Pact

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The Kellogg-Briand Pact, outlawing war in 62 countries, was officially signed and ratified in the USSR. However, it included no reinforcement.

1939

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A German/Soviet nonaggression pact is signed. Japanese and American relations are deadlocked. The united states refused to grant aid to Great Britain or France.

1923

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Hitler writes Mein Kampf in prison and Italy, led by Benito Mussolini, However, their military efforts were largely unsuccessful, resulting in a series of defeats and eventual surrender to the Allies. Italy's industrial capacity was limited, contributing to shortages of supplies and weapons, and the war led to significant civilian and military casualties.

Winston Churchill (May 1940-May 1945)

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Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England during the years of WWII, called the British Bulldog because of both his resemblance physically to the breed and because of his determination.

1930: Japan occupies Manchuria

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Japan occupies Manchuria

The Neutrality Act: 1935-1937

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In the 1930's the government of United States enacted a series of laws designed to prevent the country from being embroiled in a foreign war by stating the terms of neutrality. Many Americans railed to join President Wilson's crusade to make the world "safe for democracy" in 1917, by the 1930's critic argues that WWI had been driven by bankers and munitions traders with business interests in Europe.

1930: Japan occupies Manchuria

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In 1930, the Japanese occupied a Chinese location near a major Russian city, called Manchuria.

1932: Japan seizes Shanghai and United States issues Stimson Doctrine

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Japan seized Shanghai. In the United States, the Stimson Doctrine was issued, which condemned Japanese aggression towards Manchuria.

1933: The USSR Reigns

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In 1933, the USA officially recognized the USSR as a sovereign nation. Tensions are growing throughout the world.

1937: Japanese invasion of China

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Japan invades China. Japan sinks and American gunboat in Chinese waters. The US passes the third Neutrality Act including a "cash and carry" plan

1928 Briand Pact Outlawing War

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The Kelogg Briand Pact Outlawing War is signed by 62 nations. The Pact contains no method of enforcement.

1939: The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

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In 1939, a non-aggression pact between Nazi Germany and the USSR was formed. Germany invades Poland, and the two formally split it in half.

1933: Japan withdraws from the League of Nations.

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Japan announces their withdrawal from the League of Nations.

1915

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Italy turned into a war zone and it wasn't safe for the people that live there.

1940

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Germany attacks great Britain. Presdaint Roosevelt arranges to supply destroys to great Britain.

1941: Germany invades USSR

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Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and WW2 officially begins. Hitler wanted to expand Nazi Germany into the east, where the USSR was.

1932 Japan seizes Shanghai

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The US States issues the Stimson Doctrine, condemning Japanese aggression against Manchuria.

Germany 1925-1926

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The Volume of Mein Kampf is published and the second volume came out in 12/11/1926 it was written during imprisonment after the failed beer hall putsch. This book was intended by Hitler to clarify the goals of our movement and lay ground work for further development of the cause.

Selective Training and Service Act: 1917

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Congress passed the Selective Training and the Service Act. These were the first peacetime draft in United States History. There was controversial thoughts for the legislation to create a U.S. military draft. The Service Act and Selective Training are still in order today.

Who is who?

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Silly Goose = Liam

Bella = Isabella

Reagan = Reagan

The Attack on Pearl Harbor. December 1941

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In December, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and killed over 2,300 military personnel and injured over 1,100 people. The attack was both a failure and a success. It had failed because the U.S. Pacific Fleet's aircraft carriers were at sea, escaping harm. It was a success because they had destroyed a lot during the attack. Oahu wasn't Japan's only target though, they had also attacked U.S. and British bases.

Adolf Hitler (1933)

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Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany in 1933 following a series of electoral victories by the Nazi Party. He ruled absolutely until his death by suicide in April 1945.

1940: Japan joins Axis Powers

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Japan joins the Axis Powers

aug-oct 1940

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killing many civilians and destrying parts of London; the purpose was to break Great Britain’s morale

1941

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Great Britain held strong against Germany, which caused Hitler to get frustrated, which is what led him to break off Germany's alliance with the Soviet Union and attacked them in Russia, claiming he needed their resources and "living space".

1939: Deadlocked relations

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Japan and America's relations were now deadlocked.

Stimson Doctrine: 1932

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The United States issues the Stimson Doctrine, which condemns Japanese aggression against Manchuria. The Stimson Doctrine declared that the U.S. would not recognize any territorial changes or agreements.

1930: Japan's Great Depression

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In the 1930's the whole world saw a great depression. This included Japan. In Japan, they saw a shortage of food, jobs, and many vital resources to the war.

Japan was led by Emperor Hirohito

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Japan was an Absolute Monarchy (A King, Queen, or Emperor rules with unlimited power)

Japan invades china. 1937

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japan sinks a American gunboat in Chinese waters, this caused confict. The United States passed the neutrality act, cash and carry.

1941: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

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Emperor Hirohito joined Hitler and Mussolini in the alliance. Under his order, he ordered the troops to invade Pearl Harbor.

Germany 1918

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n 1918, Germany was a revolution and the end of world war one. Triggered by a naval mutiny and widespread unrest, led to the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm 2 and the establishment of the Wiemar Republic. It was followed by the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. (Hunter)

1941: Germany invade USSR

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Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and WW2 officially begins. Hitler wanted to expand Nazi Germany into the east, where the USSR was.

1922: The Establishment of the USSR

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After the collapse of the Russian Empire and the overthrowing of the monarchy by the Bolsheviks, the USSR was officially established in 1922.

1923: The Death of Vladimir Lenin

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As Vladimir Lenin, the former leader of the Bolsheviks, passed away. A new man would rise to power.

Lend Lease Act: March 1941.

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In 1941 the U.S. Government had a act passed that allowed them to be able to help the military by being able to lend or lease war supplies to the military without formally entering the war.

1924: The Rise of Joseph Stalin

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Stalin rose to power in the USSR, succeeding Vladimir Lenin. He would reign as the leader until 1953, when he passed away.

Munich Agreement (September, 1938)

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A key example of this policy was the Munich Agreement, signed in September 1938, where Chamberlain agreed to allow Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a German-speaking part of Czechoslovakia, in an attempt to appease Hitler.

Germany Annexes Austria. March 1938

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The signing of the Munich Agreement allowed Adolf Hitler to annex the Sudetenland, which was a region of Czechoslovakia. However, 6 months later Hitler had seized the rest of Czechoslovakia. Great Britain and France had resorted to appeasement, which meant to agree to the demands of a potential enemy in order to keep peace.

Consequences of Appeasement

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Appeasement is now viewed as a failure because it did not prevent World War II and is seen by some as a primary cause of the war. Critics argue that it emboldened Hitler and allowed him to continue his aggressive actions

1939: The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

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In 1939, a non-aggression pact between Nazi Germany and the USSR was formed. Germany invades Poland, and the two formally split it in half.

Germany invases the USSR. 1941

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Germany invades russia, and the United States passes the lend-lease act, this granted aid to countries who's defense was seen as critical ti the defense of the united states. They also agreed to the Atlantic charter and Japan attacks to United States at peal harbor.

july

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July 19 More than 500 Allied bombers strike Rome for the first time, hitting the San Lorenzo freight yard and steel factory, as well as the Littorio and Ciampino airports in the city. As many as 3,000 people are killed in the raid.

The Munich Agreement (September 29-30, 1938)

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The Munich Agreement was a treaty between Germany, Great Britain, France, and Italy. It allowed Germany to annex Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia. This attempted to avoid war but ultimately failed to stop Nazi Germany.

1941: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor

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Emperor Hirohito joined Hitler and Mussolini in the alliance. Under his order, he ordered the troops to invade Pearl Harbor. Plenty of US soldiers were either severely wounded or killed. Many U.S bases were destroyed and seriously damaged.

1930: Japan occupies Manchuria

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Japan occupies Manchuria

1932: Japan seizes Shanghai and United States issues Stimson Doctrine

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Japan seized Shanghai. In the United States, the Stimson Doctrine was issued, which condemned Japanese aggression towards Manchuria.

1933: Japan withdraws from the League of Nations.

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Japan announces their withdrawal from the League of Nations.

Germany 1930

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n 1930, Germany faced a period of significant economic and political instability. The country was deeply affected by the Great Depression, leading to widespread unemployment and economic hardship. Politically, the Weimar Republic was struggling, with increasing support for radical parties like the Nazi Party

Selective Training and Service Act: 1917

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The Attack on Pearl Harbor. December 1941

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1921: Naval Conference

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Great Britain, France and Japan attend the Washington Naval Conference, which is stated to limit arms. The conference produces the Four Power and Nine Power treaties.

Stimson Doctrine: 1932

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The Nye Committee Hearing (1934-1936)

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The U.S Senate formed the Nye Committee to investigate why the country entered World War I, focusing on the role of arms manufactures and bankers. The committee concluded that economic interests had influenced the decision to go to war. This deepened public distrust of foreign entanglements and helped build support for isolationism. As a result, many Americans pushed for strict neutrality in future conflicts. The findings of the Nye Committee helped lead to the passage of the Neutrality Acts in the late 1930s.

Washington Naval Conference (1921-1922)

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The U.S hosted the Washington Naval Conference in 1921 to address growing concerns about naval arms races after World War I. It resulted in several treaties, including the Five-Power Treaty, which limited the size and number of warships that the major powers could have. This was one of the first attempts at global arms control. The U.S played a leading role in promoting peace and reducing military tensions during the interwar period. Although well-intentioned, the agreements were difficult to enforce and eventually failed to stop the buildup to World War II.

The Nye Committee Hearing (1934-1936)

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April 7th 1939 The invasion of albania

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This was a invasion launched on Albania on the date of April 7th 1939 during this Mussolini's forces, led by General Alfredo Guzzoni, attacked Albanian ports simultaneously, and within days, Italian troops were in Tirana, The capital.