1. What is the German form of fascism?
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What is the German form of fascism?

2. Aggressors Invade Nations
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3. 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)

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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