Unit 3 Timeline

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  • Great Depression (1929-1939)

    Great Depression (1929-1939)
    • The economic collapse affected countries worldwide, leading to unemployment, political instability, and the rise of extremist leaders like Hitler and Mussolini.
    • So what? The Depression weakened democracies, making people more receptive to authoritarian leaders who promised stability.

  • Manchurian Crisis (1931-1933)

    Manchurian Crisis (1931-1933)
    • Japan invaded Manchuria, violating the League of Nations’ principles. The League condemned Japan but took no action, showcasing its weakness.
    • So what? This failure encouraged further aggression, showing that the League couldn’t enforce peace.

  • Hitler Appointed Chancellor of Germany

    Hitler Appointed Chancellor of Germany
    • Hitler’s rise marked the beginning of Nazi rule, leading to aggressive expansionist policies.
    • So what? His appointment set the stage for policies that would lead to World War II.

  • Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)

    Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
    • A war between the Republican government and Franco’s fascist forces, supported by Germany and Italy. The USSR supported the Republicans.
    • So what? This was a testing ground for new military tactics and strengthened alliances between fascist powers.

  • Remilitarization of the Rhineland

    Remilitarization of the Rhineland
    • Hitler violated the Treaty of Versailles by sending troops into the demilitarized Rhineland. Britain and France did nothing.
    • So what? This emboldened Hitler to take more risks, as he saw the Allies’ reluctance to act.

  • Rome-Berlin Axis (October 1936)

    Rome-Berlin Axis (October 1936)
    • Germany and Italy formed a military alliance, solidifying their relationship.
    • So what? This strengthened the position of extremist regimes in Europe.

  • Munich Conference (1938)

    Munich Conference (1938)
    • Britain and France followed appeasement, allowing Hitler to take the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia.
    • So what? This showed the failure of appeasement and encouraged Hitler to continue his expansion.

  • Germany Occupies Bohemia and Moravia (1939)

    Germany Occupies Bohemia and Moravia (1939)
    • Hitler broke the Munich Agreement by taking over the rest of Czechoslovakia.
    • So what? Britain and France realized appeasement had failed and started preparing for war.

  • Nazi-Soviet Pact (1939)

    Nazi-Soviet Pact (1939)
    • Germany and the USSR agreed not to attack each other, secretly dividing Eastern Europe between them.
    • So what? This allowed Hitler to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention, leading to World War II.

  • Germany Invades Poland (1939)

    Germany Invades Poland (1939)
    • Germany invaded Poland, causing Britain and France to declare war on Germany on September 3.
    • So what? This was the direct cause of World War II.