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Treaty of Versailles
The most important treaty of the early 20th century is signed. -
League of Nations formed
Precusor to the UN has its first proper meeting. -
American senate votes against ratification of the Treaty of Versailles
USA, the most powerful country is not in the league. -
Incident at Petrich
Greeece invades Petrich, Bulgaria -
Kellogg–Briand Pact
General Treaty for the Renunciation of War
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Dark Green - original signatories
Green - subsequent adherents
Light blue - territories of parties
Dark blue - League of Nations mandates administered by parties
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Wall Street Crash
A major economic crisis occurs, leads to many countries disobeying the League in order to solve it. -
Manchurian Crisis
Japan invades Manchuria, China -
Germany withdraws from the league
Nazi Germany completely betrays the Treat of Versailles, by making secret agreements, rearmament etc -
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Abyssinia Crisis
Fascist Italy invades Ethiopia (Abyssinia). -
World War 2 begins
Germany invades Poland, for a brief time the Stalin's USSR supports them until Germany also invades the USSR. -
United Nations is founded
The UN is foudned by the victors of World War 2, the Allies. -
End of the League of Nations
The League of Nations has it's powers transfered to the United Nations
