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The end of World War I
At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends. Germany signed an agreement with the Allies. World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the destruction it caused. -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the most important of the peace treaties that brought World War I to an end. It held Germany responsible for starting the war and imposed harsh penalties in terms of loss of territory, massive reparation payments, and demilitarisation. -
The 'Roaring Twenties'
The Roaring Twenties was a decade of economic growth and widespread prosperity, driven by recovery from wartime devastation. This also included the period of newfound empowerment and confidence women built, through their time spent working in factories during the war, since all of the males were off fighting. -
Nazi Party was founded
After Hitler was released from prison, he formally resurrected the Nazi Party. Hitler began rebuilding and reorganizing the Party, waiting for an opportunity to gain political power in Germany. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression. It began after the stock market crash, which sparked panic and wiped out millions of investors. Over the next several years, consumer spending and investment dropped. -
Hitler appointed as chancellor
In 1933, president Paul Von Hindenburg named Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi party, as chancellor of Germany. -
The Enabling Act
The Enabling Act allowed the Reich government to issue laws without the consent of Germany’s parliament, laying the foundation for the complete Nazification of German society. -
Rearmament of Germany
Adolf Hitler announced that he would rearm Germany in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. He revealed that he had begun to construct an air force and unveiled plans to create a German army of more than 500,000 men.
