interwar years 1919-1939

By jc_morfin
  • The treaty of Versailles is Signed

    The treaty of Versailles is Signed

    The Treaty of Versailles ends World War One and imposes heavy reparations payments on Germany.
  • Escalation of the War of Turkish Independence (1920)

    Escalation of the War of Turkish Independence (1920)

    In 1920, the Ottoman government signs treaty with Allies drastically reducing its territory to where it covered only part of modern Turkey, but also giving most of the control of the Ottoman nation over to the Allies.
  • The Washington Conference is Held

    The Washington Conference is Held

    United States convenes the Washington Conference, attended by Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, Japan, and Portugal. The Conference results in a naval armaments treaty that sets a ratio for tonnage of capital ships (over 10,000 tons, with guns bigger than eight inches) for Great Britain, the US, Japan, France, and Italy. The ratio agreed upon, in that order, is 5:5:3:1.67:1.67.

  • Ireland Gains Independence from the United Kingdom (1922)

    The Irish War of Independence began in earnest in 1919, just after the end of World War I. The Irish were promised autonomous rule within the United Kingdom before the war began, but this was delayed due to WWI. In 1916, a limited Irish revolt broke out over disappointment in enacting Irish autonomous rule.
  • The Beer Hall Putsch

    The Beer Hall Putsch

    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.
  • Death of Lenin, Rise of Stalin in Soviet Union

    Death of Lenin, Rise of Stalin in Soviet Union

    Joseph Stalin becomes the new Head of State, rising from position as leader of the Communist Party under Lenin. Stalin would enact policies that would lead to millions of deaths, including confiscation of grain in Ukraine and Turkish portions of USSR. This would result in mass starvation, deportations, political imprisonments and executions (to clean the communist party and society in general of unsupportive elements). The Gulag system (forced labor penal camps) began under Lenin and continued i
  • Vladimir Lenin Dies

    Vladimir Lenin Dies

    Lenin's death leaves some question as to who will be his successor. Joseph Stalin eventually beats out Leon Trotsky to take control of the Soviet government.
  • The Cartel des Gauches wins the French Election

    The Cartel des Gauches wins the French Election

    The Cartel displaces the ruling Bloc National, in a marked victory for the left, but proves unable to govern effectively.
  • The Locarno Pacts are Signed The

    The Locarno Pacts are Signed The

    Locarno Pacts are signed in efforts to stabilize relations with Germany and its neighbors. The pacts usher in a period of peace and prosperity.
  • The Samuel Commission in England Releases Its Report on Coal Mining

    The Samuel Commission in England Releases Its Report on Coal Mining

    The Samuel Commission, under the Conservative government, releases a report which advises wage cuts for miners. The Triple Alliance responds by striking, which is emulated by many other industries in England to protest he Conservative government's policies
  • Joseph Pilsudski Becomes Virtual Dictator in Poland

    Joseph Pilsudski Becomes Virtual Dictator in Poland

    Pilsudski maintains this position until his death in May 1935
  • The Spanish Monarchy is Overthrown and The Republic Is Born

    The Spanish Monarchy is Overthrown and The Republic Is Born

    A provisional government is established to take Spain from monarchy to republicanism.