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Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution was led by Vladimir Lenin. There intentions were to overthrow the Tsar Nicholas II, which of course, they succeeded. Shortly after the Civil War broke out which were the Whites vs the Reds. By the end of the war it resulted in about 15 Million lives lost, Vladimir Lenin along with the Red Army stood victorious. -
Vlladimir Lenin comes to Power !
After the successful revolution in 1917, Vladimir Lenin came to power on November 8th 1917. He served head of Government of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1917-24 and The Soviet Union from 1922-1924. -
Benito Mussolini becomes Italy's Prime Minister
He ruled Italy from October 31, 1922 up until July 25, 1943. He ruled Italy constitionally until 1925. In 1925 he dropped all pretense of Democracy and set up a legal dictatorship well known as "II Duce" which translates to "The Leader". He was also the founder of the Facist party. -
Joseph Stalin becomes Dictator
Joseph Stalin became dictator of the Soviet Union following Vladimir Lenin's death on January 21, 1924. He ruled the Soviet Union for more than 2 decades. He was a smart tough, yet cruel leader. -
Japan invades Manchuria..
Japan tried many things in order to make an excuse to invade Manchuria, They claimed that Chinese soldiers sabotaged the railways and executed a Japanese spy. China chose not to fight back because they knew they just wanted a excuse to invade. The invasion lasted a total of 5 months, 1 week, and 1 day. Many innocent civillians died. -
Adolf Hitler Rises To Power!
Hitler's political party well known as the "Nazi" party won 33% of the votes during the elections, On January 30th 1933 Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. -
FDR Takes his 4th Term as President of the U.S
Presidnt FDR is well known for the New Deal program during the great depression in the US, He was a fierce determined ldemocratic leader. -
Germany moves into Rhineland
In march 7 1936 german tropps moved into rhineland. This is significant becaus Germany broke the treaty of Versailles and Locano Treaties. This was the first time the troops touched the land since WWI -
Neville Chamberlain becomes Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlin became prime minister two years before WWII. Durng his early years as Prime Minister he focused on improving the life of workers. He was best kown for the idea of appeasement. Where he signed the Munich Pact which gave Hitler a portion of land from Czechoslovakia known as Sudetenland in exchange for Hitler not to invade and take anymore land. -
Germany's Annexation of Austria
The Annexation of Austria in 1938 was Hitlers first step into WWII. He promised to regain the lost land that was taken from Germany after WWI in order to reunite his people. -
The Munich Conference
The munich conference was made to come to an agreement with Hitler to not invade any further. Neville Chamberlin was the one who came up with the idea of compromisation, to give Hitler a portion of land in order to avoid further conflict such as war. -
Germany's annexation of Sudetenland
On October 1st 1938, German forces entered the borders of Sudetenland. Breaking the treaty of appeasement which stated that if Hitler recieves a portion of land he would agree to not invade any further. Which of course he failed to follow. -
Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Great Britain
A British statesman, He was an officer in the British Army, a historian, writer, and an artist. Follwed the foot steps of his father by getting into politcs. He was known fo his dedication to not surrender to the German forces. A great quote of his is "We shall never surrender!" -
D-Day
The allies invaded the beaches of Normandy controlled by the axis powers in order to regain control of France.
