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Education Act of 1918
Supported by H.A.L. Fisher, President of the Board of Education during David Lloyd-George's term, the act raised the school leaving age at 14, and proposed a tertiary education, among other statements proposed. -
Treaty Of Versailles
WWI ends; negotiations with Britain, Italy, France and The U.S. damages and reduces Germany from it's army to it's economy. Britain simply wants Germany to pay for reparations caused by the war. Britain, at home, begs for further punishment of the German Empire. PM David Lloyd-George doesn't agree with the harsh treatment. -
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Age Of Anxiety
Following WWI, social unrest, rising unemployment rates, rise of radical political leaders, massive strikes and irrelevancy and questioning of human values led to what was considered the Age Of Anxiety. -
Irish Civil War
Following the Irish War Of Independence from 1919 to 1921, The Irish Free State was under attack by Irish Republicans who wanted a free Irish republic from Great Britain. Ultimately, the Free State won with British aid, which would lead northern and southern Ireland in bitter relationships. -
New British PM: Stanley Baldwin
Following Bonar Law's resignation, Stanley Baldwin, who served about three terms in Britain, managed to control most of Britain during the intermission between the First and Second World War. However, he was generally hated by the Labour Party for his actions against strike unions and workers rights. -
The General Strike of 1926
Following mass unemployment in Northern Britain and Wales, coals miners went on a massive strike against the British government after mine owners advocated for lower wages and more hours. The strike lasted for nine days, however nothing was accomplished, and later protesters returned back to work in the coal mines. -
Trade Disputes and Trade Unions Act of 1927
Following the Great Strike of 1926, the British government under PM Stanley Baldwin limited the use of strikes against the government. This outraged the Labour party and trade unions for its strong opposition against future strikes. -
Representation Of The People (Equal Franchise) Act of 1928
An upgrade to the Representation Of The People Act of 1918, where women over 30 and minimal property ownership could vote, allowed universal female suffrage in Britain -
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The Great Depression (Europe)
After the Stock Market collapses, Britain unemployment rate is doubled, with very few areas of the island doing minimal recovery. With this, over 30% were severely poor and lived in terribly-conditioned houses. Very few acts were passed to help Britain recover, but few progress was made. -
The Stresa Front
A conference between Britain, France, and Fascist Italy to resist against Germany's attempts to break the Treaty Of Versailles. However, Benito Mussolini, Italian PM, invades Abyssinia (Ethiopia) months later, demonstrating he had common traits with Germany. -
New British PM: Neville Chamberlain
Conservative Party member Neville Chamberlain is chosen as the next prime minister of Germany after Stanley Baldwin. His "policy of appeasement" tried to negotiate peacefully with Nazi Germany. -
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World War II (Europe)
With Nazi Germany becoming stronger and larger across Europe, tensions rise for a small period of time. However, On September 1st, 1939, Hitler invades Poland, starting the next world conflict. The conflict ends with the surrender of the Nazi regime on May 8th, 1945. -
New British PM: Winston Churchill
Following Chamberlain's resignation, Winston Churchill was elected hours later by the British Parliament. Churchill was unpopular with conservatives, but his energy and confidence ultimately came to an advantage in him being appointed. -
Evacuation At Dunkirk A.K.A. The Battle Of Dunkirk
The Allies evacuate at the northern french beach or Dunkirk, which came under attack by Nazis when they invaded most of France. -
Battle Of Britain
Great Britain fends off an invasion by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), losing most of its air force in the process.The battle cripples the Royal Air Force, but still managing to fend against the Germans. Ends around October 31st. -
The Blitz
The Luftwaffe bombards Britain in an effort to scare off and decrease the British's war morale. This gives them time to recreate their air force and counter attack later. Ends around May 10th, 1941 -
D-Day
The Allies invade the beaches of Normandy in Northern France in an effort to invade France and overthrow the Nazi regime there. The operation came to a deadly success. -
Yalta Conference
A meeting held for 7 days between the Allied Powers' Leaders to discuss about a post-war European Reestablishment. Stalin, who wanted influence in Europe by taking a huge chunk of Poland, decided to grant aid in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. -
V-E Day
The war in Europe is over; Hitler's regime collapses. Winston Churchill announces victory throughout Britain
