Era 4 Must Know Dates Flashcards
1994-1905
Russo-Japanese War. A conflict between Russia and Japan over imperial ambitions in Northeast Asia, marking the first time an Asian country defeated a European power in modern times.
1910-1920
Mexican Revolution (Diaz overthrown, 10). A revolution that began with the overthrow of the long-time autocrat Porfirio Díaz, leading to a prolonged period of conflict and reform.
1911
Chinese Revolution (end of Qing). The revolution that overthrew China’s last imperial dynasty, the Qing, and established the Republic of China.
1914
Panama Canal (Opened). The opening of the Panama Canal, a monumental engineering project that connected the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
1914-1918
World War I. A global war originating in Europe, involving many of the world’s great powers, and marked by massive casualties and widespread trench warfare
Feb\March 1917
Russian Revolution (Czar Abdicates). The abdication of Czar Nicholas II in response to unrest in Russia, leading to the end of the Romanov dynasty
Oct\Nov 1917
Russian Revolution (Communist/Bolshevik). The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, seized power in Russia, leading to the establishment of a communist government.
Nov 1917
Balfour Declaration. A statement by the British home for the Jewish government supporting the establishment of a “national people” in Palestine
Nov 1918
Armistice (end of WWI fighting). The agreement that ended the fighting in World War I before the Treaty of Versailles was signed
1919
Treaty of Versailles. The treaty that officially ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany
1921-1922
Washington Naval Conference. An international conference aimed at naval disarmament and preventing an arms race among the major
1928
Kellogg-Briand Pact (outlawing war). A pact signed by major nations that renounced war as a tool of national policy.
1929
New York Stock Market Crash. The crash that marked the beginning of the Great Depression, significantly impacting global economies
1930
Salt March (Gandhi’s). A nonviolent protest led by Mahatma Gandhi against the British salt tax in colonial India
1931
Japanese invasion of Manchuria. Japan’s invasion and occupation of northeastern China, marking the start of Japanese imperial expansion in Asia
1935
Italian invasion of Ethiopia. Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia, aiming at colonial expansion, which led to Ethiopia’s occupation until World War II
1937
Japan invades (rest of) China (rape of Nanking). Japan’s full-scale invasion of China, leading to the brutal occupation of Nanking
1939
German blitzkrieg into Poland (beginning of WWII in Europe). Germany’s rapid invasion of Poland, using blitzkrieg tactics, marked the start of World War II in Europe
1941
Pearl Harbor (US entry into WWII).The surprise attack Pearl Harbor on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, leading the United States to enter World War II.
1942-1943
Battle of Stalingrad (turning point of war). A crucial Soviet victory over Nazi Germany at Stalingrad, marking a turning point in World War II.
1944
Bretton Woods Conference (Post-war Econ Planning). An international conference where the Bretton Woods system was established, leading to the creation of the IMF and the World Bank.
Feb 1945
Yalta Conference (beginning of Cold War?). A meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin to discuss post-war Europe, seen by some as the beginning of the Cold War
Jul 1945
A-Bomb tested (Manhattan Project). The first successful test of a nuclear weapon by the United States, under the Manhattan Project
Aug 1945
Hiroshima/Nagasaki. The United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan’s surrender in World War II.
