World War 1, the Treaty of Versailles, and the Great Depression.

By OrianWillcox-Nichols

  • Russian Imperialism

    Russian Imperialism
    Russia Tries to extend its imperial reach.
    (Unsure of Date)

  • World War 1 Begins

    World War 1 Begins
    The last event that led WW1 to start: Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot to death along with his wife.

  • Germany's Blank Check

    Germany's Blank Check
    Germany offers unconditional support to its Austro-Hungary ally.

  • Sinking of Lusitania

    Sinking of Lusitania
    Germany sinks the Lusitania Ocean Liner.

  • Zimmerman Telegram

    Zimmerman Telegram
    The proposition of a military alliance between Mexico and Germany.

  • Unrestricted German Submarine Warfare

    Unrestricted German Submarine Warfare
    Germany sinks four US merchant ships.

  • Military

    Military
    The Introduction of Tanks, Chemical weapons, and machine guns.
    (Unsure of Date)

  • Allied Forces

    Allied Forces
    The US joins its allies France, Russia, and Britain to fight in WW1.

  • The Rise of Hitler

    The Rise of Hitler
    Hitler is discharged from the hospital and joins the small German Workers' party.

  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles
    The Treaty of Versailles is signed.

  • Dawes Plan

    Dawes Plan
    The amount of money Germany needed to repay would increase as its economy improved.

  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    The stock market crashes and wipes out millions of investors.

  • Young Plan

    Young Plan
    A revisation of the Dawes Plan