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  • The Weimar Republic was established on November 9, 1918.
  • Germany lost World War I due to the Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919.
  • The treaty imposed heavy reparations payments on Germany, limited its military capabilities, and forced it to give up territory.
  • Germany lost World War I due to the Treaty of Versailles signed by Woodrow Wilson.
  • The German government faced opposition from right-wing groups like the Freikorps and left-wing groups like the Spartacists.
  • The treaty imposed harsh penalties on Germany, including loss of territory, heavy reparations payments, and restrictions on military strength.
  • The German government faced opposition from various groups such as communists, nationalists, and conservatives.
  • Inflation became rampant during this time, leading to hyperinflation by 1923.
  • The German economy suffered from hyperinflation during the early years of the republic.
  • The Dawes Plan (1924) provided financial aid to stabilize the German economy.
  • Inflation reached over 30 billion percent by 1923.
  • The German government had no control over the country's finances or foreign policy during this time.
  • The Weimar Constitution granted women the right to vote and run for office.
  • The Weimar Constitution created a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state.
  • The Weimar Republic was established in January 1919 with Friedrich Ebert as president.
  • The Dawes Plan provided financial aid to Germany but also increased dependence on foreign loans.
  • The Weimar Republic was established with Ebert as president and Stresemann as chancellor.
  • The Young Plan reduced reparations payments further, but still required significant sacrifices from the German people.
  • The Weimar Constitution guaranteed freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
  • Germany's economy was hit hard by the Great Depression, with high unemployment rates and poverty levels.
  • Germany experienced economic growth under Chancellor Gustav Stresemann.
  • Stresemann pursued policies that improved relations with other countries and strengthened democracy within Germany.
  • Germany was forced to pay reparations to France and Belgium following World War I.
  • Women were given equal rights with men under the new constitution.
  • Germany was divided into states called Lander, which had their own governments.
  • The Reichstag was elected every four years, but it could be dissolved earlier if necessary.
  • The Chancellor was appointed by the President and needed support from the majority party in the Reichstag.
  • The Spartacist Uprising occurred in Berlin in early 1919, led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht.
  • Germany faced economic instability, including hyperinflation and high unemployment rates.
  • Germany faced economic problems such as hyperinflation, unemployment, and poverty.
  • The Weimar Republic struggled to establish itself due to political instability and opposition from nationalist groups like the Nazis.
  • Germany's economy improved under the Weimar Republic due to the Dawes Plan and Locarno Pact.
  • The Locarno Pact brought stability to Europe by establishing borders and reducing tensions between countries.
  • Hitler became Chancellor in 1933 through legal means, promising economic recovery and stability.
  • The Nazi Party gained power through democratic elections and Hitler became Chancellor in 1933.
  • The Nazis used propaganda to spread their message and gain support among the population.
  • The Kapp Putsch attempted to overthrow the government in March 1920.
  • The Spartacist Uprising occurred in January 1919 when communists tried to take control of Berlin.
  • Republican governments struggled to deal with hyperinflation due to their lack of support among the population.
  • The Locarno Pact established peaceful borders between Germany and its neighbors, including France and Poland.