What is the German form of fascism? Bell Ringer What is the German form of fascism?
Aggressors Invade Nations 15.4
Japan Seeks an Empire 1929: Great Depression struck and citizens blamed govt Military gained control of the country Emperor Hirohito ruled but Admiral Tojo in charge Wanted to expand empire 1931: Seized Manchuria 1933: Withdrew from LON 1937: Took control of Nanjing (China)
European Aggressors on the March 1935: Italy invades Ethiopia Emperor appealed to LON for help Did nothing to stop him – wanted peace 1935: Hitler announces he won’t obey TOV 1936: Invades the Rhineland (buffer between Ger and Fr) British urged appeasement – giving in to keep peace 1936: Germany, Italy, and Japan formed Axis Powers
United States Follow Isolationism Americans wanted to avoid political ties with Europe 1935: Congress passed Neutrality Acts Banned loans and sale of arms to other countries
German Reich Expands 1937: Hitler announces plans to absorb Austria and Czechoslovakia 1938: Annexes Austria March 1938: Demands Sudetenland from Czech Czech ask France for help Sept 1938: Ger, Fr, Brit, and Italy meet at Munch Conference Discuss plans for Czech Decide to let Hitler have Sudetenland but no more 6 months later he conquers ALL of Czech 1939: Signs non-aggression pact with Soviet Union