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The Treaty of Versailles ends World War One and imposes heavy reparations payments on Germany. -
The treaty of Versailles causes huge hyperinflation in Germany, making the price of bread equivalent to 80 billion Reichmarks.
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The Assembly of the League of Nations meets for the first time in Geneva, Switzerland.
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The United States convenes the Washington Conference, attended by Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, Japan, and Portugal.
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King Victor Emmanuel declares Mussolini premier in an attempt to head off violent conflict between the Fascists and the Communists. -
Adolf Hitler and General Ludendorf, a World War One hero, lead a small contingent of followers in a harmless, comical attempt at rebellion, for which Hitler is imprisoned for two years. -
His death means they need a new leader, Joseph Stalin steps up. -
Restructures the schedule of German reparations repayments, so as to reduce the amount
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The Locarno Pacts are signed to stabilise relations with Germany and its neighbours. The pacts usher in a period of peace and prosperity.
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The last major League of Nations-sponsored disarmament conference meets from February to July 1932 at Geneva, with 60 nations in attendance, including the United States. However, this conference, like it's predecessors, fails to secure any agreement, and organized disarmament remains an unaccomplished goal. -
Stalin's Central Purge Commission, publicly investigates and tries many party members for treason. Stalin is trying to root out opposition.
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In an attempt to reel in the chaos, President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler the Chancellor.
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This gives Hitler all the power he needs. -
Britain and France try to appease Hitler by giving him Czech Sudetenland -
Because of Hitlers continues aggression toward nearby states, Britain declare war on Germany.