20th Century (Early Colonization)

The 20th Century began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000.

1900s
The 1900s lasted from January 1, 1901 to December 31, 1910. In Great Britain in 1901, Queen Victoria's long-lasting reign would finally come to an end. The Queen, nicknamed "the Grandmother of Europe" because of her relationion to the royal families across Europe, ruled Britain when it was marked by great expansion and industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military progress. Her death marked an end to Britain's greatest era.

In 1903, Virginian brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright shocked the world by building the first successful airplane. The airplane, the Flyer, was flown at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Virginia immidiantly became interested in the airplane, and established the Virginian Air Force. The force consisted of planes and balloons. Europe soon gained an interest in the airplane as well. Several air forces were established across the continent, including the German Luftstreitkrafte.