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Berlin Conference
European imiperial powers drew up plans to divide Africa. -
World War I begins
Started by the assasintation of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. -
World War I ends
This was the war where the soldiers used trench warfare. -
Hitler comes to power
Hitler was the communist leader of Germany during WWII. -
Hitler invades Poland
This was Hitler's first step to taking over Europe. -
Pearl Harbor attack
U.S. enters WWII in response to Japanese attack. -
D-Day
The day that the U.S. invaded Normandy, France to stop the Germans from invasion. -
V-E Day
World War II ends in Europe. -
Truman Doctrine announced
Policy declared by Harry Truman to stop the spread of communism in Europe. -
Marshall Plan begins
When the U.S. tried to rebuild the devestated countries of Europe and keep them from falling under the Soivet Union's power. -
ECSC established
European Coal and Steel Community created by France and Germany. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A period of 13 days where Cuba and the Soviet Union tried to work together and attack the U.S. -
Berlin Wall Falls
The Berlin Wall "falls" and West and East Germany are reunited. -
East and West Germany reunited after Cold War
After 45 years of separation, the West and the East are reunited. -
Maastricht Treaty signed
Document which established the EU was agreed to. -
Euro introduced
The EU's currency was introduced. -
Soviet Union ends
The Soviet Union finally ends.