Modern & Contemporary 1901

By bmason_15
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    Modern and Contermporary British Literature

  • WW1

    Britain enters WW1 after Germany invades Belgium.

  • Adolf Hitler

    Adolf Hitler takes control of new National Socialist German Workers' (Nazi) Party..

  • Global Depression

    at the debt of a global depressin, the british unemployment rate is 23 percent..

  • George V

    George V dies; son Edward VIII renounces throne; Edwards's younger brother becomes king..

  • Germany Invades

    Germany invades Poland and World War II begins..

  • War Ends

    World War II ends; the United Nations is formed..

  • Sputnik I

    Soviets launch Sputnik I, the first article space satellite.

  • British Throne

    Charles, heir to british throne, marries Lady Diana Spencer

  • Britains Returning

    Britain returns to hong kong to china after 155 years of colonial rule; Princess Diana dies in Paris auto accident..

  • Irish Free State

    Irish Free State is established; Northern Ireland remains part of Great Britain..