Between the Wars

End of World War 1

Nov 11, 1918

Germany signs an armistice, Treaty of Versaille.

France

Period: Nov 12, 1918 to Sep 1, 1939

Between the Wars

Trade Deficit

May 11, 1920

France exported more than they had imported for a while. (5.43 billion franc v. 23.01 billion franc) https://uahsibhistory.wikispaces.com/Social+and+Economic+Changes+in+France+WWI-1929

Great Depression

Oct 17, 1931

It was a mild depression but it was no less severe than anywhere else. https://www.britannica.com/place/France/The-Great-Depression-and-political-crises

Jeunesses Patriotes

Jan 1, 1932

founded in 1924, 90,000 members. Street fighters who were led by retired general Desofy.

Lost Control of the Chamber

Apr 20, 1932

the right-wing parties lost control of the Chamber to the Radical and Socialists. http://www.iun.edu/~hisdcl/h114_2002/frenchrevolution2.htm

Stavisky Affair

Dec 12, 1933

An attempt from the government to hush up the radicals who believed that Stavisky hadn't committed suicide. https://www.britannica.com/event/Stavisky-Affair

Riot of February 1934

Feb 6, 1934

Agitations by popular demonstrations led by fascist. (15 people killed) https://frenchhistoryonline.com/tag/february-1934/

Action Francaise

Apr 24, 1934

A very popular fascist group that engaged in street brawls. Led a powerful movement against the republic in 1934.

World War 2

Sep 1, 1939

The last World War begins. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/outbreak-of-world-war-i