Germany chronology Flashcards
November 1918
Kaiser Wilhelm resigned, decapitating the German state
February 1919
Weimar Constitution drawn up
June 1919
Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles (diktat), accepting the reparations and loss of territory
Termed ‘Dolchstoss’ by critics
1923
Hyperinflation suffered after French occupation of the Ruhr and passive resistance
1924-1929
Period of recovery under Stresemann, who had foreign policy and economic successes
September 1919
Hitler joined the German Worker’s Party
February 1920
Nazi 25-point programme
April 1932
Chancellor Bruning sacked after failure to improve economic situation and poor response to his banning of the SA and SS
May 1932
Franz von Papen appointed chancellor,, with Hitler offered a place in the coalition
Controlled by von Schleicher
July 1932
Nazis win 230 seats in general elections, Hitler demanded to be appointed chancellor
November 1932
von Schleicher appointed chancellor despite wishes of 39 business tycoons included Bosch and Siemens
30th January 1933
Hitler appointed chancellor by von Hindenburg
February 1933
Reichstag fire, Marinus van der Lubbe arrested
March 1933
Enabling Act was passed, giving Hitler permission to make laws without the Reichstag for 4 years
June 1934
Night of the Long Knives removed Rohm and many other SA commanders
