Interwar Years

  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles
    The Trearty of Versailles punished Germany and made the country pay back reperations to the victorious countries.
  • Stock Market Crashes

    Stock Market Crashes
    This is when the stock market crashes, causing a horrible world-wide economic climate.
  • Warren E Harding takes Office

    Warren E Harding takes Office
    During the "Roaring 20's" Harding is in office.
  • Britain is facing High Unemployment

    Britain is facing High Unemployment
    Great Britain's economy is collapsing and businesses can not afford to hire as much.
  • Russian Civil War Ends

    Russian Civil War Ends
    The civil war in Russia ends with the Bolshevik party in control.
  • David L George Resigns

    David L George Resigns
    At this time the British David George resigned.
  • Mussolini named Italian Premier and Decreases Democracy

    Mussolini named Italian Premier and Decreases Democracy
    Mussolini slowly turns Italy into a fascist state.
  • Lenin Dies, Stalin Takes his Place

    Lenin Dies, Stalin Takes his Place
    When Lenin dies, he warns of Stalin's coming. However, the people do not heed his advice and allow him to assume control anyway.
  • Dawes Plan

    Dawes Plan
    The Dawes plan was a payment plan for Germany to follow.
  • Stalin Implements 5-Yr Plan One

    Stalin Implements 5-Yr Plan One
    The first five-year plan was not the most effective, but marked the beginning of a period of long-awaited progress in Russia.
  • Italy is Officially a One-Party State

    Italy is Officially a One-Party State
    There is only one political party to choose from at this point.
  • Poincare Resigns

    Poincare Resigns
    Poincare retires for health reasons after raising taxes in France to counter a less and less valued French currency.
  • Hitler is Appointed as Chancellor

    Hitler is Appointed as Chancellor
    The president appinted Hitler to the position of Chancellor, which is considered the seoond-highest position in the German government.
  • Roosevelt Begins his First Term

    Roosevelt Begins his First Term
    This is when Roosevelt is first elected as president of the United States. He sets America in a new direction.
  • Stalin Begins "Great Purges"

    Stalin Begins "Great Purges"
    The Great Purges were an attempt to rid the Union of various terrorists and others who opposed Stalin's agenda.
  • Hindenburg Dies leaving Hitler to become Dictator

    Hindenburg Dies leaving Hitler to become Dictator
    When Hindenburg died, Hitler had the oppurtunity to assume control of the country.
  • Der Fuhrer

    Der Fuhrer
    Hitler is given the title of Emporer/Der Fuhrer and has complete comtrol.
  • Italy Invades Ethiopia

    Italy Invades Ethiopia
    Italy begins an invasive attack on the African country Ethiopia.
  • Roosevelt is Re-Elected

    Roosevelt is Re-Elected
    It is decided that FDR will be re-elected for his second term as president of the US.
  • Italy Defeats Ethiopia, Italian East Africa is Created

    Italy Defeats Ethiopia, Italian East Africa is Created
    Italy defeats the country Ethiopia, and creates IEA.
  • Spanish Civil War

    Spanish Civil War
    The Spanish Civil War allowed for the Nazi party to gain experience in combat.
  • Neville Chamberlain is appointed as Prime Minister

    Neville Chamberlain is appointed as Prime Minister
    Neville eventually leads the British forces through the first eight months of WWII.