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Treaty of Versailles
As World War 1 comes to an end, the Treaty of Versailles is signed. With an agreement, between the Big Four: France, Great
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The Interwar Years
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First Meeting of the League of Nations
First meeting is called upon in Geneva, Switzerland. The League of Nations asembles a discussion without the presence of the United States, due to Wilson suffering a major stroke in the fall of that year, which prevented him from reaching a compromise with Congress who thought the treaties reduced U.S. authority. -
The Washington Conference is Held
Washington Confresnce, attended by Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, Japan, and Portugal, is held in Washington, D.C. to draft and sign multiple crucial and slight agreements. -
Benito Mussolini is Made Italian Premier
More About Mussolini
Benito Mussolini is made Italian premier as a result of King Victor Emmanuel trying attempt to head off violent conflict between the Fascists and the Communists. -
Vladimir Lenin Dies
Lenin's (Story) Death\
After Lenin dies, Joseph Stalin, beating out Leon Trotsky, takes control of the Soviet government. -
The Locarno Pacts are Signed
The Locarno pact is signed in hopes to stabilize relations with Germany and its neighbors. The pact is sucessful; it's given in a time of peace and prosperity. -
The Samuel Commission in England Releases Its Report on Coal Mining
The Samuel Commission in England releases its report on coal mining. Under the Conservative government, the Samuel Commission releases a report which advises wage cuts for miners. The Triple Alliance responds by striking, which is emulated by many other industries in England to protest he Conservative government's policies. -
Joseph Pilsudski Becomes Virtual Dictator in Poland
Joseph Pilsudski becomes virtual dictator in Poland Pilsudski and maintains his position until his death in May of 1935. -
The Spanish Monarchy is Overthrown and The Republic Is Born
A provisional government is established to take Spain from monarchy to republicanism.
