Timeline Assignment 1900-2000

By mmunoz01
  • The Great Galveston Hurricane

    The Great Galveston Hurricane

    This hurricane was so catastrophic that it urged the city to create a city commission that would reconstruct the city at a fast pace. This was later adopted at a larger scale across and beyond Texas.
  • The Chinese Revolution

    The Chinese Revolution

    This revolution caused and end to the Qing Dynasty and created the Republic of China, ending the imperial system.
  • Russian Revolution

    Russian Revolution

    A faction in the Russian socialist movement, known as "The Mensheviks" initiated a nation-wide revolution in Russia.
  • The Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles

    Ending WWI, the treaty was signed between the Allies and Germany granting peace.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

    Guarantees women the right to vote.
  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression

    Began with the US stock market crash.
  • Concentration Camps

    Concentration Camps

    Were first built by the Nazi Germany this year.
  • The Start of WWII

    The Start of WWII

    Officially began with Germany's Invasion of Poland.
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Attack on Pearl Harbor

    The Imperial Japanese Navy conducted a surprise attack on the port in Hawaii.
  • End of WWII

    End of WWII

    The war was officially declared over.