Years of Crisis

  • First Meeting of The League of Nations

    First Meeting of The League of Nations
    The League of Nations was an organization formed after WW1 to fix international conflicts. This was formed by Woodrow Wilson to make peace in Europe.I believe that this is an important event because without this organization, there would be unresolved conflicts between the countries.
  • Washington Naval Treaty

    Washington Naval Treaty
    The world's largest naval powers came together in Washington, D.C. to find a way to ease the tension is East Asia. They wanted to prevent another war from occuring. This event is important because without this treaty, there possibly could have been another war outbreak.
  • The Beer Hall Putsch

    The Beer Hall Putsch
    The Beer Hall Putsch was a failed attempt to takeover the government in Bavaria. Hitler was unhappy with the terms of the Treaty of Versallies which ended WW1. Since it failed, Hitler was placed in jail for 5 years. This is important because if it had been successful, things could be very different.
  • Death of Lenin / Rise of Stalin

    Death of Lenin / Rise of Stalin
    Lenin's death lead to the rise of Stalin and he besically took Lenin's place and became the leader of the Soviet Union. This is important because Stalin was an unliked, cruel person and he used his powers to do negative things. If it wasn't for the death of Lenin, Stalin would have never had the chance to hurt the country.
  • The Locarno Pacts are Signed

    The Locarno Pacts are Signed
    The Locarno Pacts were several different treaties where the allied countries and central countries in WW1 wanted to come to an agreement on the territory settlement. This is important because the new territories were a great advantage to winning the war.
  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    The Great Depression was a huge economic downfall in North America and other industrialized countries. This left many people jobless and searching for a way to support themselves. This is important because it serves as a model to what we shouldn't let happen again in the world.
  • Third Reich

    Third Reich
    The Third Reich are the years that Germany was a dictatorship under Hitler's control. Under Hitlers control, he changed every part of peoples' lives. This is important because Hitler made a negative impact on Germany and shaped things to the way they are today.
  • Ethiopia invaded by Italy

    Ethiopia invaded by Italy
  • Rhineland Reoccupied by Hitler

    Rhineland Reoccupied by Hitler
    Hitler violates the Treaty of Versallies and the Locarno Pact. He sent German military to Rhineland which is a demilitarilized zone.
  • Plan Z

    Plan Z
    Plan Z was the planned expansion of the German navy, ordered by Hitler. It was supposed to throw the naval power in the United Kingdom through a loop. This is important because Hitler changed so much when he was ruling and really shaped society.