Timeline: Interwar Years: Category: History

Jun 28, 1919

Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on this day and it created peace in society.

Jun 28, 1919

Treaty of Versailles signed

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in Britain.

Mar 4, 1921

Warren G. Harding takes office during "roaring 20's" economic boom.

Warren G. Harding took office on March 4, 1921 and left office on August, 2nd, 1923.

Jul 10, 1921

Unemployment reaches 2.5 million (p.w. high)

In Britain, there were problems with the national economy, which led to unemployment, that reaches 2.5 million.(p.w. high)

Oct 10, 1922

Russian Civil War ends

After the rule of Stalin in Russia ends, so does the Russian Civil War.

Oct 22, 1922

David L. George resigns

David L. George resigns as prime minister and never served in government again, although he was leader of the liberals from 1926-1931.

Oct 30, 1922

Mussolini named Italian premier gradually errodes

Mussolini was named Italian premier, which gradually erodes their Democracy.

Jan 21, 1924

Vladimir Lenin Dies, Stalin succeeds him.

After Vladimir Lenin died Stalin ruled Russia. He made the people of Russia work hard in the 5-year plans.

Aug 27, 1924

Dawes Plan

The Dawes plan was part of Germany's economic status and Germany was still in bad shape.

Oct 1, 1928

Stalin implements the first Five-Year Plan.

When Stalin implemented the first Five-Year Plan, he wanted the people of Russia to work hard and to be successful in it.

Jan 1, 1929

Italy is a one party state

A single political party in Italy forms the government

Jun 29, 1929

Poincare resigns

Raymond Poincare retired in 1929 after he was Prime Minister and Finance Minister.

Oct 24, 1929

Black Tuesday stock market crash sends the U.S. into the Great Depression.

As more people invested in stock market, stock prices began to rise. The stock prices went up and down throughout 1925 and 1926, followed by a strong upward trend in 1927.

Feb 10, 1933

Hitler appointed Chancellor

German leaders appointed Hitler Chancellor in 1933, since many people wanted him to be chancellor.

Mar 3, 1933

Roosevelt begins 1st term with U.S. still suffering from the Great Depression.

In Roosevelt's 1st term, he saved America from economic ruin during his "First Hundred Days."

Mar 4, 1933

Roosevelt's "New Deals" gets the U.S. going in the right economic direction.

The New Deals was a series of economic enacted in the U.S. between 1933 and 1936, focused on the 3 R's. Relief - for the unemployed and poor, Recovery - of the economy to normal levels, and Reform - Financial system to prevent a repeat depression.

Oct 1, 1933

Stalin starts what is known as "the Great Purge."

The Great Purge that Stalin started killed many people and expanded Soviet agriculture.

Aug 2, 1934

Hiddenburg Dies: Hitler becomes "Der Fuhrer"

The nazis narrowly won the election and Hitler became dictator (Der Fuhrer)

Oct 3, 1935

Italy invades Ethiopia and creates Italian East Africa

The leader of Fascist Italy, Benito Mussolini, ordered Italian troops to invade Ethiopia.

May 10, 1936

Italy wins over Ethiopia

Italy won the war against Ethiopia and had claimed Ethiopia as their territory.

Jul 17, 1936

Spanish Civil War begins

The Spanish Civil War was a war fought between the Republicans and the Nationalists. The Republicans were loyal to the established Spanish Republic and the Nationalists were a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco.

Nov 3, 1936

Roosvelt is reelected for 2nd term.

Roosevelt ran for relection in 1936 with the firm support of farmers, labourers, and the poor. Landon received fewer than 17 million votes to Roosevelt who received more than 27 million votes.