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Weimar Republic governs Germany
The Weimar Republic began to govern Germany, which began as a risky political experiment. The hope was to create a modernised liberal democracy within a nation that had only been exposed to militarism. -
Armistice is signed
The Armistice of Compiègne is signed, unofficially ending World War I, allowing for the Treaty of Versailles to be created by the Allied powers. -
Treaty of Versailles is signed
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, officially indicating the end of World War I, allocating the responsibility of the war onto Germany and its allies, as well as forcing Germany to pay reparations. -
Formation of Nazi Party
The Nazi Party, or the National Socialist German Workers' Party, included seven party members, Adolf Hitler being one. Shortly after the formation, Hitler became the main advocate for the party, blaming the Jews for Germany's problems. -
March on Rome
Benito Mussolini and his National Fascist Party, march unto Rome in order to come to power. The prime Minister, Luigi Facta ordered Rome a stage of siege, the king, Victor Emmanuel II however did not sign the order, and the following day claimed Mussolini as Prime Minister. -
Hitler attempts to seize power in Munchin
Adolf Hitler unsuccessfully attempts to start an insurrection in Munchin against the Weimar Republic. Around 3,000 Nazis marched towards the Marienplatz, but were met with police gunfire. There, Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison, but only served eight months. -
Stalin takes power in the USSR
Joseph Stalin takes power in the USSR after the death of Bolshevik leader, Vladimir Lenin. He ruled with a totalitarian grip on the nation, in order to eliminate all opposition. -
Signing of the Kellogg - Briand Pact
The Kellogg-Briand Pact, also known as the Pact of Paris, was an international treaty which ensured that United States and many other countries would ally with France in the event of another war. -
Great Depression Begins
The Great Depression was an economic recession that followed the crash of the U.S. stock market. Though the depression originated in the United States, the effects quickly spread to the rest of the world. -
Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany
After the death of German President Paul von Hindenburg, Hitler becomes the dictator of Germany under the title of Leader, or Fuhrer. -
Franklin Roosevelt elected
At the age of 51, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was first inaugurated the 32nd President of the United States of America -
Night of the Long Knives
The Night of the Long Knives was riddance of Nazi leaders by Adolf Hitler. Hitler ordered his guards to murder the organisation's leaders, including Ernst Röhm, and Kurt von Schleicher. -
Nuremberg Laws passed in Germany
These laws prohibited German's having relations or marrying Jewish people, black people and Gypsies. -
Mussolini invades Ethiopia
The invasion of Ethiopia was carried out quickly and involved the use of chemical weapons and the execution of much of the local population to prevent opposition. -
Spanish Civil War begins
General Francisco Franco led a Fascist uprising in Morocco, opposing the newly elected republican government, many of whom were Socialists. The Soviet Union supported the Loyalist Spanish government; Germany and Italy supported Franco's rebellion. -
Munich Agreement
A peace settlement signed in Munich by leaders of France, Germany, Great Britain, and Italy to allow Germany to annex Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia. It was accepted by all parties to prevent an attack planned by Adolf Hitler on Czechoslovakia. -
German-Russian nonaggression pact signed
A non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union was signed days before the beginning of World War II.
