20th Century Political Timeline

By ScottWynkoop

  • The Rise of Fascism

    The creation of Fascism in Italy led to an undeniable change in the political environment of Europe, especially once it spread to Germany.

  • Rise of the ˜USSR

    The first communist state arises

  • Fall of Monarchies in Europe

    The fall of the Romanov Dynasty in Russia, the fall of Kaiser Wilhelm II in Germany

  • Fall of Fascism

    The end of WWII brought about the end to the impactful political ideology of fascism.

  • Fall of Japanese Imperialism

    VJ Day ended the imperialist Japanese control of East and Southeast Asia as well as the military led Japanese government and replaced it with a democratic one.

  • Overthrow of British Imperialism in India

    The overthrow of British colonialism in South Asia through non-violent means

  • The Rise of Communist China

    The ascension of Mao Zedong as the leader of the People's Republic of China was a major shift in global politics.

  • Fall of the USSR

    With the dissolution of the USSR, one of the two major superpowers of the world disappeared overnight, bringing with it the remaining doubt of communism as the prevailing ideology in the world.

  • The End of Apartheid

    The end of the apartheid government in South Africa brings about the end of traditional colonialism in Africa.