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Treaty of Versailles signed
The Treaty of Versailles ended World War One and imposedheavy reparations payments on Germany -
Nineteenth Amendment ratified
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The Washington Conference is Held
the United States convenes the Washington Conference, attended by Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, Japan, and Portugal. -
Benito Mussolini is Made Italian Premier
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Vladimir Lenin Dies
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The Locarno Pacts are Signed
The Locarno Pacts are signed in efforts to stabilize relations with Germany and its neighbors. -
The Spanish Monarchy is Overthrown and The Republic Is Born
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The final League of Nations Disarmament Conference is Held
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Hitler is Appointed Chancellor of Germany
President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor, the first major step in Hitler's ascent to dictatorship. -
The Spanish Nationalists Begin the Spanish Civil War
Generals Goded, Mola, and Francisco Franco lead troops in rebellion against the republic, beginning the Spanish Civil War. -
The Spanish Civil War Ends
Madrid falls to Francisco Franco's forces. -
German Invasion of Poland