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Indian National Conference
This was organized by the middle class living in India. They were trying to peacefully demand independence. Ghandi was a well known leader figure in this movement. -
Armenian Genocide
Worst Genocide until the Holocaust. It was a systematic genocide of the Armenian people. Around 1.5 million people died -
Indian Parliament Established
Only the richest people in India were allowed to vote. The people stood up for this and told the government that this wasn't fair. The government was re organized and a Parliament was established. -
The Chinese Civil War
The Chinese Civil War was fought between the Kuomintang-led government of the Republic of China and the forces of the Chinese Communist Party, with armed conflict continuing intermittently. It was also known as the Chinese revolution. The communists win. -
British expands voter eligibility
In Britain many people were not able to vote based on different things. Color of their skin, what they believed in, religion, or sex were some of the reasons they couldn't vote. This act would change that and about half of the population will now be able to vote. -
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Becomes leader
Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the leader of the Muslim league. He fought for a separate Muslim state and demanded this from other countries. This will eventually lead to the Partition of India. -
The Truman Doctrine
Was signed by President Truman. It was $400 million in aid for Greece and Turkey. Provided aid to countries threatened by communist expansion. -
Partition of India
Pre-British colonization, India was composed of Hindus and Muslims with unique religious and cultural traditions, their own form of government/language.When colonized by Britain, everything changed. -
Ghandi Shot and Killed
Ghandi, who was very well known for his influence was shot dead. Some people disagreed with him and wanted him gone and this ultimately lead to his death. He is still well known for his influence today. -
Soviet Domination of Eastern Europe
During this time Eastern Europe was being dominated by communist parties in each country. Yugoslavia was one of the biggest countries that was dominating Europe. -
Arms Race
The USSR detonates the first ever nuclear weapon. This is a turning point in the world in modern weaponization. Now bombs are being made and can kill thousands of people in just one area. -
The Korean War
The Korean war was fought between North and South Korea. There was no clear winner of this war and the war between the two is still happening today. The armistice line separates the two. -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact, formally the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, was a collective defense treaty signed in Warsaw. It was between the Soviet Union and seven other eastern blocs. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam and their allies. North was supported by the Soviet Union. South was supported by the United States. -
Berlin Wall construction starts
The wall was built to stop people from leaving. People still wanted to leave but nearly everyone who tried was killed. In total there was around 80 deaths of people trying to escape. -
Civil War Breaks Out
Civil war begins between East and West Pakistan. This war will separate between east and west and we end up with Pakistan and Bangladesh. -
Decline of the Soviet Union
Soviet Union Invaded Afghanistan. Leonid Brezhnev tried to ease the tensions between the countries. The Berlin wall falls and the Cold war comes to an end. -
Slovenia Gains Independence
Slovenia starts to become more wealthier and developed as a country. It was the first republic to demand full independence. -
War in Bosnia
The Bosnian War was an international armed conflict that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There were several earlier violent incidents that led to this war. -
3 year War in Rawanda
This was a 3 year civil war within Rawanda. It happened due to a transition within the government.