economic globalization By steven941 Jan 1, 1914 world war 1 begins in europe Jan 1, 1917 revolution and civil war begins in russia Jan 1, 1918 world war 1 ends Jan 1, 1922 civil war ends in russia with the communist party in control Jan 1, 1929 great depression begins when stock markets crash in major cities Jan 1, 1939 world war 2 begins in europe Period: Jan 1, 1939 to Jan 2, 1941 great depression ends in various countries Jan 1, 1941 world war 2 expands to asia when japanese forces bomb pearl harbor and capture hong kong Jan 1, 1945 world war 2 ends with the surrender of germany and japan