The Modern World, 1918-1939

  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles
    The Treaty of Versailles is signed and revolutionary outbreaks take place across Europe.
  • Russian Civil War

    Russian Civil War
    The Bolsheviks win the Russian Civil War
  • Mussolini

    Mussolini
    Mussolini and his fascists take power in Italy. The former Tsarist Russian Empire becomes the union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
  • Hitler

    Hitler
    Hitler attempts to seize power in Germany in the unsuccessful Munich Putsch.
  • Nazi Elections

    Nazi Elections
    The Nazis win only 3 per cent of votes in German Elections.
  • 20's

    20's
    One in Five people own a car in the U.S
    The first Australian screening of a 'talkie' takes place.
  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    The Great Depression begins.
  • The Melbourne Agreement

    The Melbourne Agreement
    Under the Melbourne Agreement, the Australian Government agrees to cut spending.
  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    Unemployment reaches its peak in the worst year of the Depression.
  • Hitler

    Hitler
    Hitler and the Nazis gain power in Germany. Germany and Japan leave the League of Nations.
  • Italy invades Abyssinia

    Italy invades Abyssinia
    Italy invades Abyssinia (Ethiopia).
  • Spanish Civil War

    Spanish Civil War
    The Spanish Civil War begins. Stalin begins purges of his opponents in the Communist Party and the military in the USSR.
  • Japan invades China

    Japan invades China
    Japan invades China
  • World War 2 Begins

    World War 2 Begins
    Germany invades Poland and World War 2 begins.,