Interwar Period (1918-1939)

End of World War I

Nov 11, 1918

First World War ends on the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918. Germany signs an armistice with the Allies.

Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles is a peace treaty signed in Paris by the Allied Nations and Germany. It initiates heavy reparations upon Germany

Benito Mussolini becomes Italian Premier

Oct 30, 1922

King Victor Emmaneul announces Mussolini premier in hopes to end dispute between the Communists and Fascists

Vladimir Lenin dies

Jan 21, 1924

Lenin dies of a stroke and Josef Stalin takes power

Wall Street Crashes

Oct 28, 1929

The New York Stock Market crashes causing a global economic crisis

Japan invade Manchuria

Sep 18, 1931

Japan who were dependent on trades from America also suffer from the Great Depression. They then invade Manchuria; a region rich in minerals

Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany

Jan 30, 1933

President Paul Von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor