Totalitarianism in the 1920's & 1930's

1917 Bolshevik takeover

May 16, 1917

Provisional Government fell, so theBolshevik party rose and began to grow from funds from the Germans. They had their own army, The Red Army, and Lenin was in control of this government system.

Russian Civil War

Oct 17, 1917

War between the Bolsheviks (The Red Army) and anyone who was anti-bolshevik (White Army), The Red Army came out with a victory against the allied White Army.

Creates facist party

Apr 16, 1919

Anti-communist political party with republican ideas created by Mussolini

Hitler joins NSDAP

Apr 17, 1920

Hitler joins an already formed Nazi party, and renames it National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP). Hitler was said to be against Socialism, but because it was popular in Germany, he changed the views of socialism to fit his views. Everyone with German blood was viewed upon as equal. Jews and other groups lost their rights.

NEP ( New Economic Policy )

Mar 21, 1921

Also known as state capitalism. Bigger businesses [banks] were controled by the government, but smaller businesses were privately owned. Lenin died before the plan was ever in complete progress.

March of Rome

Oct 22, 1922

Mussolini was summoned to meet the king, and was then pronounced prime minister.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

Hitler's first try, but failed, attempt at taking over the government in Germany.

Hitler Writes Mein Kampf

Jan 20, 1924

While in jail Hitler writes a book about his plans for Germany's future. (Title translated into My struggles)

1924 Lenin's death

May 17, 1924

Before Lenin's actions for reform worked, he died. He is well known for his harsh treatment and being father of the revolution. This led to rise of Stalin.

5 year plan

Feb 16, 1928

Economic plan for Communist. Government set goals for project growth. 13 attempts for "5"year plans. Some where successful and some were never accomplished.

Collectivization of agriculture

May 17, 1928

To provide enough food for an urbanized society. Whoever owned private farm land had to provide food for society. People became sick of working hard for nothing, so they burned their stock.

Japan invades Manchuria

Sep 19, 1931

Japan invaded Manchuria, in China. Japan desired to take over China, and more of the East. This lead into WWII

Nazi wins majority election

May 17, 1932

Communism/Nazi party had a great gain while other non-communist parties had to collaborate.

Invasion of Ethopia

Oct 17, 1935

Italy invades Ethopia as an attempt to take over Eastern Africa. Although Italy was in Ethopia, Ethopia didn't give in. This showed the world that the League of Nations wasn't successful, because Italy and Ethopia were both members.

Remilitarizing Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

Under the treaty of Versailles the area of Rhineland was demilitarized, but Hitler build the army back up.This rose suspicions from surrounding countries

Great Purges

May 17, 1936

Stalin kills any people that disagree with his beliefs, or anyone that is a threat against his reign, He kills "consparitist" and anyone who could possibly revolt.

1937 Rape of Nanjing

May 17, 1937

Japan wins over the Manchurian region of China. China and Japan fight, and China, although poorly equipt, resists Japans strength to overthrow them. Japan reacts by mass murders, rapes, and other acts of violence.

Anchluss

Mar 12, 1938

[anexation of Austria] Austria was incorporated into Germany. At first the leader of Austria resisted being controlled by Germany, but Hitler later took power.

Capture of Sudetenland

May 17, 1938

Hitler want to take over Czechoslovakia, so his incorporation of Sudentenland left Czechoslovakia weakened.

Munich Conference

Sep 17, 1938

There was a meeting between the leaders of the four main powers of Europe. Stalin, to avoid war, became an alliance with Hitler. They then all decided to sign over Sudentenland

Hitler becomes chancellor

Jan 30, 1939

Sworn into office as chancellor, some people couldn't stand the fact he was named chancellor, but others celebrated with a parade.

Nazi Soviet non-aggression pact

Jul 17, 1939

Hitler wanted to take over Poland without a fight, but to avoid a fight on both fronts, and because Germany was weakened from being split, Hitler formed a Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact.

Creation of Berlin-Rome-Tokyo-Axis

Sep 17, 1939

Italy, Germany and Japan were the 3 main powers that became a military alliance. They were given the name "axis" power from the allied groups.