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Treaty of Versailles Signed
Treaty to end WWI and create peace, however, many of the points on the treaty were for punishing Germany. -
President Harding Takes Office
President Harding took office right at the beginning of the "roaring twenties" and a large economic boom. -
Unemployment Reaches 2.5 Million in Britain
Unemployment reaches a post-war high with many banks and industries closing down. -
Russian Revolution Ends
The long workers' revolution ends with the old government overthrown. -
David Lloyd George Resigns from Prime Minister Role
Long time Prime Minister David Lloyd George resigns and political turmoil ensues. -
Mussolini Named Italian Premier
Mussolini, a fascist, comes to power in Italy. -
Lenin Dies; Stalin Succeeds Him
Stalin, a Communist, rises to power and has plans to turn Russia around. -
Dawes Plan Put Into Effect
Dawes Plan, a plan to reduce the payments Germany had to make each year for reparations for WWI, was put into effect. -
First 5 Year Plan
Stalin's first 5 Year Plan is put into effect to industrialize Russia. -
Poincare Resigns in France
Ruler of France steps down and political turmoil ensues. -
Black Tuesday Stock Market Crash
The American stock market crashes and the whole world is affected. -
Italy Is One Party State
Italy unifies under one party and already sets the result for the next election. -
Hitler Appointed Chancellor
After a failed attempt at being elected president, Hitler assumes the role of Chancellor. -
Roosevelt Takes Presidential Office
Roosevelt, the only president to recieve 4 terms in office is elected. -
Stalin Starts "Great Purges"
Stalin rids the country of any person or group that is considered a threat to his power. -
Hitler Becomes "Der Fuhrer"
Hitler takes the power of chancellor and president and becomes "Der Fuhrer". -
Hindenburg Dies
The president of Germany dies an passes power over to Hitler. -
Roosevelt points U.S. in Right Direction
Roosevelt begins to turn the U.S. around and pull them out of the depression. -
Italy Invades Ethiopia
Italy deals with imperialism issues occuring in Ethiopia. -
Italy Wins Invasion
Italy wins feud in Ethiopia. -
Spanish Civil War Begins
Spanish civil war begins with Nazi support. -
Roosevelt Is Re-elected
Roosevelt wins second term in office. -
Neville Chamberlain Appointed Prime Minister
Political disputes settled in England and a Prime Minister is finally elected.
