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Poland's Independence
After World War I ended, Poland lost around one millon people and had to rebuilt their nation. Boundaries are not in stone until 1923 -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles granted Poland western Prussia, therefore allowing them access to the Baltic Sea. -
Polish-Soviet War
During this war, Jozef Pilsudski (Polish leader) conquers Russian's army, concluding with Poland gaining western Ukarine and Belarus. -
A New Government
At this time, the former Polish leader Jozef Pilsudski appointed himself dictator of Poland. The economy and cultural still remained intact and growed despite the dictatorship -
New Pacts
Poland agrees to a nonagression pact with Germany and the Soviet Union, in the upcoming years this proves to be irrelevant. -
Another Pact
Germany and the Soviet Union signed a nonagression pact, one apart from their existing one with Poland because of their intention to divide Poland again -
Invasion
On this day, Hitler invades Poland. Then, on the 17th, Stalin invades Poland and a time of turmoil begins. -
Nazi's in Poland
While Hitler attacks the Soviet Union, Poland remainds under Hitler's control and the Jewish population of approximately 3 million are killed in different death camps (Maidanek, Birkenau, and Auschwitz) all located in Poland. -
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was the Jewish resistance in occupied Poland against moving people from the remaining ghettos into the Treblinka death camp. Unfortunately, it resulted completely unsuccessful. -
Warsaw Uprising
After the Soviets defeat the Germans out of Poland, they created a Communist government in Lubin. Shortly after, Great Britian, United States, and the Soviet Union meet at the Yalta Conference and agree to leave Poland under Soviet control. -
A Visit From Russia
The Polish people tried to form their own government without the approval of Russia, which ultimately caused Khrushchev to visit and many armies gathering at the borders -
A Rising Poland
Throughout the years under Soviet control, Poland's industries (mining, steel, etc.) and chruches prosper. -
A New Pope
For the first time in 500 years, a non-italian pope was elected named Karol Wojtyla, who changed his name to John Paul II. -
A Union Workforce
An agreement is reached with workers, allowing them to organize into a independent trade union called Solidarity, with Lech Walesa as head and by November 60% of Poland is a Solidarity workface. -
An End To Solidarity
Martial Law comes into effect and Solidarity is suspended -
Prices Go Up
Solidarity if formally dissolved, and cost of living goes up 100% -
Martial Law
Martial Law is lifted in Poland -
Solidarity Again
Solidarity is put back into effect in Poland -
A New Leader
After prices increase by 250% and income decreases by 40%, the first free election is won by Lech Walesa, resulting in no economic growth or political stability. -
Poland Today
Poland adapts a new constitution, resulting in a better and more stable Poland. As well, to this day Poland is gaining international credit and is a member of NATO
