World War 1, the Treaty of Versilles, and the Great Depression.

By Dapphhh7
  • 1929 BCE

    Great Depression

    Great Depression
    The Great Depression was the deepest and the longest lasting economic downturn in the history of the western industrialized world.
  • 1919 BCE

    Effects of WWI

    Effects of WWI
    The effects of World War 1 on the U.S. were wide-ranging covering the political, economic, and social impact the Great War had on the United States.
  • 1917 BCE

    Germany's resumption of unrestricted warfare

    Germany's resumption of unrestricted warfare
    In 1917 the lethal threat of the German U-boat submarine raises its head again as Germany returns to the policy.
  • 1914 BCE

    Alliances

    Alliances
    The great powers of Europe split into 2 main teams. The Triple Alliance which involved Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy. Then there was the Triple Entente which involved Britain, France, and Russia.
  • 1907 BCE

    Militarism

    Militarism
    After 1907, there was an increase in military influence on policy making. At this time the German Army was called a "State within the state."

  • Nationalism

    Nationalism
    Nationalism is what actually started the break out in World War 1.

  • The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie

    The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie
    The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir presumptive to the Austro - Hungarian throne, and his wife. This event happened on June 28th 1914. They were shot dead by Gavrilo Princip. Princip was one of the 6 assassins. coordinated by a member of the black hand secret society.

  • Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary

    Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
    This event remains one of the most controversial decisions in modern history. Historians have interpreted the blank cheque in several, often contradictory ways.

  • World War 1 begins

    World War 1 begins
    After the death of Archduke and his wife, barely one month later World War 1 had begun.

  • Imperialism

    Imperialism
    Britain was one of the most expanded empires in World War 1, that means it's one of the most important and powerful countries.

  • Sinking of the Lusitania

    Sinking of the Lusitania
    Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Royal Navy blockaded Germany.

  • Zimmerman Telegram

    Zimmerman Telegram
    The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign office in January of 1917. That proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico.

  • US entry into the war and her impact on it

    US entry into the war and her impact on it
    Mexico into an alliance against the United States, as his reasons for declaring war. On April 4, 1917, the U.S. Senate voted in support of the measure to declare war on Germany. The House concurred two days later. The United States later declared war on German ally Austria-Hungary on December 7, 1917.

  • Treaty of Versailles

    Treaty of Versailles
    This Treaty was signed on June 28th 1919. This Treaty also ended the state of war between Germany and the allied powers.

  • Rise of Hitler

    Rise of Hitler
    Hitler joined the political party known as the DAP. The name was changed in 1920 to NSDAP. This political party was formed and developed during the post World War 1 Era.

  • Dawes Plan and Young Plan

    Dawes Plan and Young Plan
    the main points of The Dawes Plan were, The Ruhr area was to be evacuated by foreign troops. Reparation payments would begin at one billion marks the first year.