-
Tsarist Regime ended
Russia's leader Tsar was replaced with a government because of his actions that negatively impacted Russia's economy, the First World War and the influence of the Bolsheviks. This happened to several unhappy and violent protests led by Russian citizens who were killed. The Russian population was also unhappy that Tsar created the Russo-Japanese war. -
14 points speech
This speech was a proposal made by the US president Woodrow WIlson outlining his vision for ending WW1 in a war that would prevent such a conflagration from occuring again. This however, failed, Europe as well as the US didn't agree with these points. -
Germany became a republic
The Weimar Republic was created adopting Emperor William the Second and adopted the constitution creating a constitutional monarchy. Theis was adopted because the Gemrna people wanted more rights after rebelling against the Austrian empire. -
Paris peace settlement
The Paris Peace Conference were meeting at the end of WW1 in which the victorious allies set the peace terms for the defeated Central powers. This limited the German Army and Navy in size and the Germans accepted responsibility for the war and the liability to pay financial reparation to the Allies. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a Treaty which formally ended WW1. There were many terms to this Treaty which the Germans were very unhappy about but had no choice but to comply to. This included paying war reparation for the damage the war caused which would economically weaken the country so it couldn't threaten other countries in the future. -
Treaty of Saint Germain signed
This Treaty was signed with Austria in September 1919. The terms of this treaty included Bohemia and Moravia to Czechoslovakia, Dalmatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Yugoslavia, Bukovina to Poland and Trenito, Istria, Trieste and parts of the South Tyrol to Italy. -
The treaty of Neuilly was agreed
This treaty was agreed with Bulgaria in November 1919. Bulgaria lost territory to Greece, Yugoslavia and Romania, had to reduce its army to no more than 20,000 and was instructed to pay reparations of over $400 million. -
Establishment of the League of Nations
Meet in Genova Switzerland after WW1 to resolve international disputes proposed by Willsion in his 14 points speech however, it was difficult to create as the USA was not a part of it. Russia was also not a part of it because they were isolated due to communism. -
Treaty of Trianon
This Treaty stated that Slovakia and Ruthenia were to become part of Czechoslovakia. Hungary also lost Transylvania to Romania, and Croatia and Slovenia to Yugoslavia. -
Treaty formally ending war between the USA and Germany
Despite efforts, the Treaty of Versailles was rejected by the United State Senate Twice. The United States signed a separate peace treaty with Germany although it never joined the League of Nations. -
When Reparations Commission met
The Reparations Commission agreed that the commission would determine the amount and timing of German payments and be empowered to declare defaults and sanctions in care of noncompliance. But in the meantime Germany would make immediate transfers with totaled 20 trillion gold marks. -
Washington Conferences
Was created to reduce the Tensions in Eastern Asian countries created by Japan's Western expansion. It was somewhat successful but there were some flaws, there was a lack of enforcement and the Five Power Treaty did not include all types of shipping. -
Treaty of Rapallo
This treaty was an agreement signed between Germany and Russia under which both renounced all territorial and financial claims against each other and opened friendly diplomatic relations. -
World Disarment Conference
This conference was held in an effort to maintain international peace and security. It failed however as Germany demanded as many weapons as everyone else and nations felt threatened by not having their weapons. -
French occupation of Ruhr
French and Berlin's troops took over Ruhr ( a part of Germany) because Germany was unable to pay back operations to Britain and France from WW1 and the Treaty of Versailles. Due to this, a resistance occurred and German workers refused to work. -
The Dawes Plan
This plan had Germany's annual reparation payment would be reduced, increasing over time as its economy improved. The full amount to be paid was undetermined however. -
Locarno Conference
The Locarno was the setting for a series of agreements designed to create greater stability and security in Europe. One of the most significant outcomes from this conference was that Germany, France and Belgium promised to respect their joint frontiers. -
The Kellogg Briand Pact
This pact was signed by over 60 nations, including the USA, France, Britain, the USSR, Germany, Italy and Japan. By signing this pact nations renounced war and agreed to settle disputes by peaceful means. -
The young Pact
Was created to reduce Germany's reparations from the Treaty of Versailles. Germany also added new demands such as returning to Poland. This was made because of the words economy and since it would be impossible to pay back other countries so they can pay back their loans from the USA. France compromised to this so they wouldn't be isolated. -
Wall Street Crash
The Wall Street crash was a long period of time during which million of people invested their money or savings into buy stocks, causing prices to become unsustainable. This is also known as Black Tuesday.