germany By doggsamantha Feb 23, 1848 The Year of the Revolution Jan 1, 1871 Germany became a country Jan 1, 1871 Paris was captured by Germany Apr 28, 1914 The beginning of World War I Aug 3, 1914 Germany declared war with France and Russia May 4, 1918 Germany was defeated Nov 9, 1918 Germany was announced a Republican Nov 8, 1923 Nazis attempted an armed rebellion which became unsucessful It was led by Adolf Hitler Jan 30, 1933 Hitler became chancellor and began to kill Jews Aug 1, 1936 Berlin Olympics began Sep 1, 1939 Germany attacked Poland, which started World War II Sep 3, 1939 The UK declared war on Germany Apr 28, 1945 Once again, Germany's army was defeated Jan 1, 1949 Germany was divided by the Berlin Wall Nov 9, 1989 Berlin Wall falls