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The treaty of Versailles was Signed
The Treaty of Versailles ended World War One and imposed heavy repairments on Germany -
The First Meeting of the League of Nations
The League of Nations meets for the first time in Geneva, Switzerland. The U.S. was absent, due to the fact that the Senate voted against joining the League in November 1919. -
The Washington Conference is Held
The United States convenes the Washington Conference. The Conference results in a naval armaments treaty that sets a ratio for tonnage of capital ships for Great Britain. -
Benito Mussolini is Made Italian Premier
In an attempt to head off violent conflict between the Fascists and the Communists, King Victor Emmanuel declares Mussolini premier. -
The Beer Hall Putsch
A small contingent of followers in a harmless, comical attempt at rebellion was lead by Adolf Hitler and General Ludendorf, due to this attempt at rebellion, Hitler was later imprisoned for two years. -
Vladimir Lenin Dies
Lenin's death leaves a question as to who will be his successor. Joseph Stalin eventually takes control of the Soviet government. -
The Cartel des Gauches wins the French
The Cartel displaces the ruling Bloc National, in a marked victory for the left, but showes that they are unable to govern effectively -
The German Chamber of Deputies Accepts the Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan restructures the schedule of German reparations payments so as to reduce the amount of annual payments, and alsow grants them a large loan. -
The Locarno Pacts are Signed
The pacts usher in a period of peace and prosperity so the Locarno Pacts are signed in efforts to stabilize relations with Germany and its neighbors. -
The Samuel Commission in England Releases Its Report on Coal Mining
The Samuel Commission, under the Conservative government, releases a report which advised wage cuts for miners. The Triple Alliance responded by striking, which was emulated by many other industries in England to protest the Conservative government's policies. -
The Spanish Monarchy is Overthrown and The Republic Is Born
A provisional government was established to take Spain from monarchy to a republic. -
Hitler was Appointed Chancellor of Germany
In an attempt to reel in the chaos of the German government, President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor. -
The German Reichstag Passes the Enabling Act
The Enabling Act gave Hitler the power to issue decrees with the status of law. -
Leon Blum's Popular Front Government Comes to Power in France
The Popular Front, a leftist party, institutes social legislation and allowed wide public participation in the government, but ultimately failed to curtail the depreciating economy. -
The Spanish Nationalists Begin the Spanish Civil War
Generals Goded, Mola, and Francisco Franco lead troops in rebellion against the republic, sparking the Spanish Civil War. -
Spanish Nationalists Bomb Guernica
The small northern town of Guernica was bombed, and civilians where gunned down as they fleed the scene. In this brutal massacre 1500 died and 800 where wounded, but the military targeted in the town remain intact. -
The Munich Pact is Signed
Britain and France appeased Hitler by signing the Munich Pact, which granted Hitler control of the Czech Sudetenland.
