Tensions of Desperation

Great Depression Begins

Aug 25, 1929

An economic recession starts, but isn't felt until Black Tuesday.

Black Tuesday

Oct 25, 1929

The stock market, artificially inflated, crashes.

Hitler Becomes Chancellor

Jan 25, 1933

Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of a struggling Germany.

Roosevelt Elected

Mar 4, 1933

Inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt as president.

The New Deal

Jul 25, 1933

Franklin Roosevelt starts New Deal programs to bring America out of depression.

Public Works Administration

Jul 25, 1933

Part of the New Deal, the PWA spends $3.3 billion over the next years.

Second New Deal

Jul 25, 1935

Roosevelt starts second phase of the New Deal programs.

Axis Formed

Oct 25, 1936

The Rome-Berlin Axis is created between Germany and Italy.

Munich Agreement Signed

Sep 30, 1938

Munich agreement allows the annexation of Czechoslovakia by Germany in hopes of appeasement.

World War II Begins

Sep 1, 1939

The invasion of Poland by Germany begins World War II.