The interwar years

The interwar years

Period: Jun 28, 1919 to Sep 1, 1939

Benito Mussolini is made Premier of Italy

Oct 30, 1922

King Victor Emmanuel declares Mussolini premier in an attempt to head off violent conflict between the Fascists and the Communists. Mussolini chose to take germany's side in WW2, which killed many people.

Vladimir Lenin dies, and Joseph Stalin takes over

Jan 21, 1924

Lenin's death leaves some question as to who will be his successor. Joseph Stalin eventually beats out Leon Trotsky to take control of the Soviet government. Stalin becomes evil and some say even worse that hitler, killing millions.

German Chamber of deputies accepts the Dawes Plan

Aug 27, 1924

The Dawes Plan restructures the schedule of German reparations payments so as to reduce the amount of annual payments, and grants Germany a large loan. United States makes more money back by strategically giving out loans. Ends up creating a huge depression.

Joseph Pilsudski becomes the Virtual Dictator of Poland

Oct 2, 1926

Spanish Monarchy overthrown, republic is born

Apr 14, 1931

A provisional government is established to take Spain from monarchy to republicanism. This helps to spread the idea a repiblic around the world and is a major event for Spain.

Joseph Stalin's Great Purge

Jan 1, 1933

Hitler appointed by Chancellor of Germany

Jan 30, 1933

In an attempt to reel in the chaos of the German government, President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor, the first major step in Hitler's ascent to dictatorship. Hitler is the reason for WW2 and killed millions.

Spanish Nationalists begin Spanish Civil War

Jul 17, 1936

Generals Goded, Mola, and Francisco Franco lead troops in rebellion against the republic, sparking the Spanish Civil War. Nationalists will prevail making Spain a better country.

Munich Pact signed

Sep 18, 1938

Spanish Civil War ends

Mar 30, 1939