WWII By liliandmegan Jan 1, 1919 Wiemer republic A weak democratic government in Germany. Jun 28, 1919 Treaty of Versailles Ending WWI. Period: Jul 28, 1919 to Jan 1, 1939 WWII Jan 1, 1923 Germany Depression The value of Germany's money drops significantly. Nov 16, 1923 Warren Harding becomes president Oct 29, 1929 Stock Market crash Nov 16, 1930 Benito Mussolini becomes dictator of Italy Nov 16, 1931 German banks run out of money Nov 16, 1932 FDR becomes president Jan 1, 1933 Hitler rose to power Nov 16, 1934 Hitler refuses to pay reparations Apr 30, 1935 Jews can't carry German flags. Mar 7, 1936 Hitler reoccupies Rhineland Nov 16, 1938 Hitler invades Austria Aug 23, 1939 USSR Germany Pact Aug 23, 1939 Germany invades poland