Interwar Years

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the first World War.

Warren G Harding takes office

Mar 4, 1921

Harding is elected as 23rd president of the United States.

Unemployment rates rise in Britatin

Jul 1, 1921

Britain's unemployment rates rise to 2.5 Million

Stalin becomes ruler

Jan 21, 1922

After the death of Vladimir Lenin, Stalin succeeds him

George resigns

Oct 22, 1922

After being a Prime Minister to the UK for 6 years, David Lloyd George resigns.

Russian Civil War begins

Oct 25, 1922

After the tension builds up from the first World War, Russia breaks out in Civil War

Mussolini rises to power

Oct 30, 1922

Mussolini is named Italian Prime Minister

Daves Plan

Aug 27, 1924

An economic plan between Germany, France, and the United States about the war debts.

1st 5-year plan

Oct 1, 1928

A plan to increase productivity of agriculture and rapid industrialization takes place

Poincare resignes

Jul 1, 1929

France prime minister Poincare resigns.

Black Tuesday

Oct 24, 1929

The Stock market crash in the United States is the beginning to the Great Depression.

Hitler appointed Chancellor

Feb 10, 1933

After losing the election for President, Hitler is appointed Chancellor.

Roosevelt becomes president

Mar 3, 1933

With promises of a better economy, the U.S. citizens vote Roosevelt for president.

Hitler becomes Der Fuhrer

Aug 2, 1934

With the death of Hindenburg, Hitler becomes dictator with the title "Fuhrer".

Italy invades Ethiopia

Oct 1, 1935

With dreams of getting a second empire, Italy invades Ethiopia

Spanish Civil War begins

Jul 17, 1936

The Spanish Civil War was a military revolt against the Republican government of Spain.

New Prime Minister in Britain

May 28, 1937

Neville Chamberlain is appointed prime minister in Britain