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Place the following events in chronological order:
Paris Peace Conference = 1919 The Bolsheviks win Russian Civil War = 2 Mussolini takes over in Italy = 3 Hitler's Munich Putsch - attempt to gain power = 4 The Great Depression Begins = 5 Hitler and Nazis take over in Germany = 6 Unemployment reaches its peak during the Depression = 7 The Spanish Civil War begins = 8 Japan invades China = 9 The Start of the Second World War = 10
When did the Paris Peace Conference occur?
1919
What event occurred second in chronological order?
The Bolsheviks win Russian civil war
Who took over in Italy third in chronological order?
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What was the event that took place fourth?
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What significant economic crisis began fifth?
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Which event occurred sixth in chronological order?
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What event took place seventh?
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What event began eighth in chronological order?
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Which country did Japan invade ninth?
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What major global conflict started tenth?
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Study Notes
Chronological Events of Early 20th Century History
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Paris Peace Conference: Held in 1919 to negotiate terms of peace after World War I; resulted in treaties that reshaped Europe and established the League of Nations.
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Bolsheviks Win Russian Civil War: The victory of the Bolshevik party in the civil war solidified communist control over Russia, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union.
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Mussolini Takes Over in Italy: In 1922, Benito Mussolini established a fascist regime in Italy, marking the rise of authoritarian regimes in Europe.
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Hitler's Munich Putsch: In 1923, Adolf Hitler attempted a coup to seize power in Germany; the failed coup led to his imprisonment and the writing of "Mein Kampf."
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The Great Depression Begins: The global economic downturn started in 1929, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty across many countries.
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Hitler and Nazis Take Over in Germany: By 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor, establishing a totalitarian regime that suppressed opposition and led to significant political changes in Germany.
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Unemployment Peaks During the Depression: Unemployment rates soared, with millions of people jobless by the early 1930s, exacerbating social and economic issues globally.
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Spanish Civil War Begins: Conflict erupted in 1936, pitting Republicans against Nationalists, with significant international involvement and implications for future conflicts in Europe.
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Japan Invades China: In 1937, Japan launched a full-scale invasion of China, highlighting aggressive imperial ambitions and leading to severe humanitarian crises.
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Start of the Second World War: The war officially began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, prompting a global conflict that would last until 1945.
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Test your knowledge of significant events in early 20th century history, including the Paris Peace Conference and the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe. Explore the impact of events like the Bolshevik victory, the rise of Mussolini, and the onset of the Great Depression.
