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End of World War
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, officially ending the war and imposing harsh penalties on Germany. -
Formation of the League of Nations
An international organization aimed at maintaining world peace is established. -
Russian Civil War
Bolsheviks (Reds) fight against various anti-Bolshevik (White) forces in Russia. -
Mussolini comes to power in Italy
Fascist leader Benito Mussolini establishes a dictatorship in Italy. -
Hyperinflation in Germany
German currency becomes virtually worthless, leading to economic chaos. -
Wall Street Crash
The U.S. stock market crash triggers the Great Depression, impacting economies worldwide. -
Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
The Nazi Party comes to power, leading to the establishment of a totalitarian regime. -
Spanish Civil War
Nationalists led by Francisco Franco overthrow the Republican government, with support from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. -
Munich Agreement
Britain, France, Italy, and Germany sign an agreement allowing Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression pact, paving the way for the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II.