Interwar Years: Category: History

  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles
    The Treaty of Versailles was signed on this day and it created peace in society.
  • Treaty of Versailles signed

    Treaty of Versailles signed
    The Treaty of Versailles was signed in Britain.
  • Warren G. Harding takes office during "roaring 20's" economic boom.

    Warren G. Harding takes office during "roaring 20's" economic boom.
    Warren G. Harding took office on March 4, 1921 and left office on August, 2nd, 1923.
  • Unemployment reaches 2.5 million (p.w. high)

    Unemployment reaches 2.5 million (p.w. high)
    In Britain, there were problems with the national economy, which led to unemployment, that reaches 2.5 million.(p.w. high)
  • Russian Civil War ends

    Russian Civil War ends
    After the rule of Stalin in Russia ends, so does the Russian Civil War.
  • David L. George resigns

    David L. George resigns
    David L. George resigns as prime minister and never served in government again, although he was leader of the liberals from 1926-1931.
  • Mussolini named Italian premier gradually errodes

    Mussolini named Italian premier gradually errodes
    Mussolini was named Italian premier, which gradually erodes their Democracy.
  • Vladimir Lenin Dies, Stalin succeeds him.

    Vladimir Lenin Dies, Stalin succeeds him.
    After Vladimir Lenin died Stalin ruled Russia. He made the people of Russia work hard in the 5-year plans.
  • Dawes Plan

    Dawes Plan
    The Dawes plan was part of Germany's economic status and Germany was still in bad shape.
  • Stalin implements the first Five-Year Plan.

    Stalin implements the first Five-Year Plan.
    When Stalin implemented the first Five-Year Plan, he wanted the people of Russia to work hard and to be successful in it.
  • Italy is a one party state

    Italy is a one party state
    A single political party in Italy forms the government
  • Poincare resigns

    Poincare resigns
    Raymond Poincare retired in 1929 after he was Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
  • Black Tuesday stock market crash sends the U.S. into the Great Depression.

    Black Tuesday stock market crash sends the U.S. into the Great Depression.
    As more people invested in stock market, stock prices began to rise. The stock prices went up and down throughout 1925 and 1926, followed by a strong upward trend in 1927.
  • Hitler appointed Chancellor

    Hitler appointed Chancellor
    German leaders appointed Hitler Chancellor in 1933, since many people wanted him to be chancellor.
  • Roosevelt begins 1st term with U.S. still suffering from the Great Depression.

    Roosevelt begins 1st term with U.S. still suffering from the Great Depression.
    In Roosevelt's 1st term, he saved America from economic ruin during his "First Hundred Days."
  • Roosevelt's "New Deals" gets the U.S. going in the right economic direction.

    Roosevelt's "New Deals" gets the U.S. going in the right economic direction.
    The New Deals was a series of economic enacted in the U.S. between 1933 and 1936, focused on the 3 R's. Relief - for the unemployed and poor, Recovery - of the economy to normal levels, and Reform - Financial system to prevent a repeat depression.
  • Stalin starts what is known as "the Great Purge."

    Stalin starts what is known as "the Great Purge."
    The Great Purge that Stalin started killed many people and expanded Soviet agriculture.
  • Hiddenburg Dies: Hitler becomes "Der Fuhrer"

    Hiddenburg Dies: Hitler becomes "Der Fuhrer"
    The nazis narrowly won the election and Hitler became dictator (Der Fuhrer)
  • Italy invades Ethiopia and creates Italian East Africa

    Italy invades Ethiopia and creates Italian East Africa
    The leader of Fascist Italy, Benito Mussolini, ordered Italian troops to invade Ethiopia.
  • Italy wins over Ethiopia

    Italy wins over Ethiopia
    Italy won the war against Ethiopia and had claimed Ethiopia as their territory.
  • Spanish Civil War begins

    Spanish Civil War begins
    The Spanish Civil War was a war fought between the Republicans and the Nationalists. The Republicans were loyal to the established Spanish Republic and the Nationalists were a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco.
  • Roosvelt is reelected for 2nd term.

    Roosvelt is reelected for 2nd term.
    Roosevelt ran for relection in 1936 with the firm support of farmers, labourers, and the poor. Landon received fewer than 17 million votes to Roosevelt who received more than 27 million votes.
  • Neiville Chamberlin appointed Prime Minister

    Neiville Chamberlin appointed Prime Minister
    Neiville Chamberlain was appointed Prime Minister of England from May 28, 1937 to May 10, 1940.