Timeline by Bradyn Ruiz-Strausheim

November 1918 - World War I Armistice

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War ends

1914 - Russia enters World War 1

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When Austria-Hungary declares War on Serbia, its ally Russia came to the smaller country’s defense. Germany declared War on both Serbia and Russia.

1905 - Bloody Sunday

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Civilians protesting Czar Nicholas II’s policies are murdered by police, beginning the revolution of 1905. This leads to some democratic innovations, though they are short-lived.

June 1918 - Russian Civil War begins

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new government faces resistance. Red, or communist, faction challenged by “white” Russians, those who opposed Lenin.

February 1917 - February Revolution begins

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First of two revolutions; provisional government established in Russia; autocracy driven out.

March 1917- Czar abdicates

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The 300-year-reign of the Romanov dynasty ends when Nicholas II is driven from the throne and his brother refuses it.

October 1917 - October Revolution begins

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Second uprising of 1917 in which Russian Bolsheviks overthrow provisional government established in February.

1920 - Russian Civil War ends

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Reds or communists win, establish Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

May 1918 - Former Czar Nicholas and his family executed

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Family in exile in Siberia killed because Bolsheviks feared Nicholas would be freed and would aid their enemies.

1922- Harlem Renaissance begins

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July 1925- Scopes trial on evolution

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1927- Sacco and Vanzetti executed (arrested 1920)

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1927- First talking movie, “The Jazz Singer,” opens

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May 1927- Lindbergh flies solo across the Atlantic Ocean

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November 1928- Herbert Hoover is elected president

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Stock Market Crash

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Fdr Elected President

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Bonus March

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1922 - Benito Mussolini becomes Prime Minister of Italy

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This connects to the unit by showing that this was a large turning point for Italy. Showing how much this new leader would affect the country. And this would start a major conflict. One thing we learned was that he was a fascist and did not always like to disagree with people

1933 - Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany

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This connects to the unit by showing how quick Hitler rose to power. And how much power he gained just as chancellor.

We learned the Hitler did not like the Jews. And that he though they were the reason of Germany's failure

October 1935- Italy Invades Ethiopia

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This connects to the unit by showing us how a small battle can spark a big conflict. It also shows that Italy was trying to expand there land and build a empire.

1938 - Germany annexes Austria, ignoring Treaty of Versailles

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This shows us that Germany didn't care about the treaty of Versailles. And showed us how they will not listen to it or follow it in any way

1939 - Hitler and Stalin sign pact not to fight with each other

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This shows that two giant powerhouses can work together. And it scared everybody. Even though Germany later on stabs Stalin and attacks the USSR.