Modern World 1918-1940 By oliviaboland Period: Jan 24, 1918 to Dec 24, 1940 Modern World 1918-1940 Nov 24, 1919 1919-The treaty of Versailles is signed and revolutionary outbreak takes place across Europe. The treaty of Versailles is signed and revolutionary out break takes place across Europe. Nov 24, 1921 1921- The Bolsheviks win the Russian Civil War Nov 24, 1922 1922- Mussolini and his fascists take power in Italy Nov 24, 1923 1923- Hitler attempts to seize power in Germany in the unsuccesful Munich Putsch Nov 24, 1924 1924-The Nazis win the 3 per cent of votes in German elections Nov 24, 1928 1928-Almost one in five people own a car in the US Nov 24, 1929 1929-The Great Depression begins. Nov 24, 1931 1931-Under the Melbourne Agreement,Australian governments agree to ut spending Nov 24, 1932 1932- Unemployment reaches its peak in the worst year of he depression Nov 24, 1933 1933- Hitler and the Nazis gain power in Germany. Germany and Japan leave the leage of nations Nov 24, 1934 1934-Italy invades Abyssinia (Ethiopia) Nov 24, 1936 1936-The Spanich Civil War begins. Stalin begins purges off his oppenonents in the Comunist Party and the military in USSR Nov 24, 1939 World War II Begins when Germany invades Polland
