World History Timeline by Maddox Krotzer _ Student - SouthGarnerHS

Holocaust Beginning

mlkrotzer — 2024-03-21 15:34:14 UTC

The holocaust started in 1941 because of the Nazi’s, led by Hitler, persecuting the jews turning into mass genocide.

Mid 1943

mlkrotzer — 2024-03-21 15:44:06 UTC

Most of the jews sent to the camps were killed immediately by this time

Neolithic Revolution Begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:18:07 UTC

The neolithic revolution was the period of time in which humans started to cultivate plants and, breed animals for food, and form permanent settlements. It took place from 10,000 BC to 8,000 BC

founding of islam

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:18:23 UTC

Islam was founded in 610 following the first revelation of the Prophet Muhammad

spanish reconquista begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:18:39 UTC

The Spanish Reconquista was a series of campaigns by Christian states to recapture territory from the Muslims. These campaigns started in 722 AD.

the first crusade begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:18:52 UTC

The first crusade was a series of religious wars to stop the expansion of muslim states, recapture territories, and reclaim the holy land in the middle east. This crusade took place in 1096.

spanish inquisition begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:19:09 UTC

The spanish inquisition was a judicial institution whose purpose was to combat heresy in spain. This took place was 1478-1834.

columbus discovers the americas

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:19:24 UTC

Christopher Columbus accidentally discovered the Americas in 1492, which led to the annihilation of numerous indigenous tribes.

industrial revolution begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:19:40 UTC

The industrial revolution shifted societies to a manufacturing economy where products were made by machines and not solely by hand. This generated new opportunities and economic growth.

plastic is invented

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:22:03 UTC

Plastic was invented in 1907 by Leo Baekeland. He made it to substitute for a material called ivory. He created the first plastic by combining two chemicals, formaldehyde and phenol under heat and pressure.

skyes picot treaty

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:22:20 UTC

Representatives of Great Britain and France made the Sykes Picot Agreement, by which most Arab lands under the rule of the Ottoman Empire were to be divided into british and french spheres of influence with the end of ww1. This took place in 1916

treaty of versailles ends ww1

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:22:35 UTC

The Treaty of Versailles ended ww1 in 1919, after four years of devastating fighting. It brought peace for some and harm for others. This treaty would sow the seeds for the second world war 20 years later.

hitler appointed chancellor

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:22:50 UTC

hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933, which led to the mass genocide of the Jews. One of the biggest events in history.

d-day invasion of normandy

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:23:03 UTC

The d-day invasion brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. This took place in 1944

creation of israel

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:23:11 UTC

Israel was created as a home for the Jewish in 1948 as a result of the holocaust and Hitler's terror.

green revolution begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:23:20 UTC

The green revolution was an increase in agriculture that was made by new crops, and farming methods. The green revolution began in 1966.

neil armstrong first steps on the moon

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:23:33 UTC

Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon in 1969. This was a huge mark for America as it showed just how far we've come, and what we are capable of.

apartheid begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:23:41 UTC

Apartheid is racial segregation, which affected african americans the most. This started in 1948, and was the cause of increasing economic woes on South Africa convincing the government to increase policies of segregation.

bosnian civil war begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:23:51 UTC

The Bosnian War began in 1992 as a result of the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The bosnian war led to over 2.2 million people displaced. Making it the most violent conflict in Europe since world war 1.

syrian civil war begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-04-28 20:23:57 UTC

The Syrian War started as a result of economic inequality. It started in 2012 and caused a major refugee crisis, leading to millions of people fleeing to neighboring countries.

The Battle of Thermopylae ends in defeat for the Greeks

mlkrotzer — 2024-05-20 16:18:03 UTC

The Battle of Thermopylae started because King Xerxes of Persia was attempting to gain more territory. As a result of this, a group of Greeks including Spartans, Athenians, and others fought together against The Persian King, leading to the Greek defeat.

Printing Press Invented

mlkrotzer — 2024-05-20 16:18:25 UTC

The printing press was invented in 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg. The printing press made it possible to publish and produce texts quickly, accurately, and less expensively. It allowed for information to travel quicker.

The Battle of Somme Begins

mlkrotzer — 2024-05-20 16:18:49 UTC

The Battle of Somme began in 1916 to start wearing down the German army as part of grand allied strategy, and to also take pressure off of the French. This battle ultimately resulted in the first World War.

Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki

mlkrotzer — 2024-05-20 16:19:06 UTC

The atomic bomb was dropped on Nagaski in 1945 by the USA to make the Japanese surrender by striking fear through their nation. The atomic bomb killed an estimated 74,000 people and led to Japanese surrender.4

World Trade Organization is Founded

mlkrotzer — 2024-05-20 16:19:25 UTC

The World Trade Organization was founded in 1995 to ensure that trade moves as smoothly and predictably as possible.

Facebook Launches

mlkrotzer — 2024-05-20 16:19:37 UTC

Facebook is a social networking website/app that makes it possible to connect with family and friends. Facebook was launched in 2004 and created by Mark Zuckerberg.

Cambridge Analytica Goes Bankrupt

mlkrotzer — 2024-05-20 16:20:03 UTC

Cambridge Analytica went bankrupt in 2018 as a result of of being blamed for siege of media coverage, and data scandal.