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May Fourth Movement
An intellectual movement which occurred in China, directed towards national independence, and the rebuilding of society and culture. -
The End of WW1
On November 11th, Germany surrendered, and all nations made the agreement to stop fighting and negotiated terms of peace. -
The Treaty of Versailles
On June 28th, 1919, The Treaty Of Versailles was signed. The Allies and Germany codified peace terms, and Germany was held responsible for the starting of the war. Germany had things such as land, colonies and military force taken out of their power. -
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The ‘Roaring Twenties’
This was a period in history where there were great political and social changes. Between 1920 and 1929, Americas nation’s total wealth was more than doubled. -
Sydney Harbour Bridge Construction
At the time it was built, was the longest single-span arch bridge in the world. -
Showa Financial Crisis
In Japan, the result in financial instability from the incomplete restructuring of the business sector, as well as the disposal and postponement of loans by financial institutions. -
Americas Intro to Television
The first television programme appeared in America, however, further, development was put off by the occurrence of WWII -
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The Great Depression
The worst economic downturn in history (from 1929-1933), buying items on credit leading to out of control inflation of prices. With the decrease in the demand for goods, unemployment became widespread. -
The Japanese Invading Manchuria
in 1931, a small area of South Manchurian Railway was bombed by radical army officers. -
Empire State Building Construction
The empire state buildings construction was completed in 1931 and remained the worlds tallest building for the following 40 years. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. -
Assassination of Prime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi
A group of right-wing Navy and Army officers succeeded in the assassination of Prime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi.
