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Mussolini and his followers marched to Rome and demanded power. The king gave it to him, allowing Mussolini to become a dictator. -
After Lenin died, Stalin slowly took control of the Soviet Union. He became a dictator and ruled with fear, which caused many people to suffer. -
While in prison, Hitler wrote a book explaining his racist ideas and plans for Germany. This book later shaped Nazi beliefs and actions. -
Stalin created a plan to grow industry and farming quickly. It caused a lot of hardship and famine but changed the country fast. -
Japan invaded Manchuria in China to get more land and resources. It showed Japan’s growing aggression in Asia. -
A huge famine happened in Ukraine because of Stalin’s farming policies. Millions starved to death, showing how harsh Stalin’s rule was. -
Hitler was chosen as Germany’s chancellor. He quickly used this job to take full control and start his dictatorship. -
Hitler ordered the killing of people in his own party who he thought were threats. This helped him take complete control. -
Nazi Germany passed laws that took rights and citizenship away from Jewish people. These laws were an early step toward the Holocaust. -
Stalin arrested, killed, or sent millions to labor camps because he feared enemies. This created fear across the Soviet Union. -
Italy attacked and took over Ethiopia to gain more territory. The world did little to stop it, encouraging other dictators. -
Japanese soldiers attacked the Chinese city of Nanking and killed and abused many people. It was one of the worst war crimes in history. -
Nazi mobs destroyed Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues. It showed the growing violence against Jews under the Nazis. -
A war broke out in Spain between the government and rebels led by Franco. The rebels won and created a dictatorship. -
Germany attacked Poland, causing Britain and France to declare war. This started World War II in Europe. -
Japan attacked the U.S. base at Pearl Harbor. This caused the United States to enter World War II.