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Germany realized the war was unwinnable and signed an armistice ending the fighting. -
It led to American banks withdrawing their loans from Germany, and the already struggling German economy collapsed overnight. -
Hitler run for president, losing the election to decorated war hero General von Hindenburg.
Advisors and bussiness leaders convinced Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as Chancellor, hoping to channel his popularity for their own goals. -
A young worker was convicted of setting fire to the parliament building. -
The president died and there would be no new election.