Question

The year 1939 was a pivotal one in the lead-up to ww1. explain some of the important events both at home and in europe that helped bring the world into war

Answer 1

Important events in Europe
Arguably, the most important event in Europe in 1939 was when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. This invasion directly violated a previous deal made by Germany, Great Britain, and France. As a result of this, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany in September of 1939.

Besides that invasion of Poland, the Soviet Union and Germany signed a non-aggression pact in 1939 as well. This was important for the time being, as it prevented Germany from having to fight a two front war.

Important events in the United States

The US passed the Neutrality Act of 1939. The goal in passing this law was to avoid being dragged into a foreign war. This law stopped America from trading arms with countries that were involved in a war.