The Roaring Twenties1914-1940

By Tomlimai124

  • 1914

    1. The outbreak of World War I. Many countries are involved in wars, resulting in enormous loss of life and economic destruction.
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    The Roaring Twenties1914-1940

  • 1918

    1. The end of World War I. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in an attempt to rearrange the political landscape of post-war Europe.

  • 1919

    1. The Paris Peace Conference was convened to further deal with post-World War I international affairs. Communism began to rise in Germany, Russia and elsewhere.

  • 1920

    1. Economic prosperity, especially in the United States, led to the phenomenon of the Roaring Twenties.
    2. Jazz, film, art and culture have all experienced tremendous development.
    3. Issues such as women's rights and minority rights began to receive more attention. New technologies and forms of entertainment such as cars and movies became widespread.

  • 1929

    1. The US stock market crash marked the beginning of the Great Depression. The global economy has suffered, and unemployment and poverty have increased.

  • 1930

    1. As the Great Depression continued, many countries tried to deal with it through different economic policies.
    2. The Nazis came to power in Germany and fascism was on the rise in other parts of Europe. The League of Nations tried to maintain world peace, but with limited success.

  • 1939

    1. World War II broke out and Germany invaded Poland. Many countries are once again embroiled in war, and conflict and destruction across the globe have reached new heights.

  • 1940

    1. War continued in Europe and elsewhere, including the German invasion of France. The Allies began to prepare for a counterattack and lay the groundwork for future victory.