The document summarizes key events in Germany from the end of World War 1 until the Nazis gained control in 1933-1934. It discusses the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles, the formation of the Weimar Republic and constitution, economic struggles including hyperinflation in the early 1920s, political instability and rise of extremism in the late 1920s and early 1930s, and Hitler's appointment as Chancellor in 1933 leading to the Nazis consolidating power.

1. The Weimar Republic From Democracy to Nazism

2. End of WWI (1918-19) March - Germany offensive July - Allies stop German offensive November - Imperial fleet mutinies, Kaiser abdicates, Republic formed November - Armistice signed by civilian leaders (recommended by military)

3. Treaty of Versailles Brutal terms for Germans $33 billion in reparations over 30 years Article 231 (“war guilt” clause) Disarm, territory, reparations Germany loses land to France, Poland, all of colonies Prohibited to have offensive military League of Nations “ Stab in the Back” – Military – Jews, Socialists, Bolsheviks

5. Weimar Constitution Germany emerged from revolution with new government in 1919 National assembly wrote constitution President elected popularly Chancellor appointed by President Legislators elected through proportional representation to Reichstag Article 48 - Temporary dictatorship to solve crises

6. Weimar Culture Berlin became center of European culture Conservatives opposed changes Political conflict was immediate and widespread

7. Early 1920’s Far-left and right groups fight for control 1922 - Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch 1923 - French occupy Ruhr (industrial heartland) Hyperinflation Bad economic policies Printed more money Blamed allies, reparations

8. Hyperinflation - 1923

9. Hyperinflation Most workers were paid daily and given time to shop before the value of their wages fell further. Depositors received letters from their banks informing them their life savings were worth less then the administrative costs of maintaining their accounts. Young women who had been setting aside money for their dowries saw their savings evaporate, thus making a traditional German marriage impossible. A concert pianist would be paid with a suitcase of bills for his performance and exchange half of the bills for several sausages.

10. Hyperinflation

11. Hyperinflation

12. Hyperinflation

13. Hyperinflation

14. Late 1920’s Hyperinflation recovery based upon American loans 1929 Stock Market crash, Depression Taxes raised, wages and social programs cut 6 million unemployed workers

15. Political Crisis Coalitions collapse Parties unwilling to compromise President Hindenburg and Article 48 Extremists gain power Paramilitary groups roam, dominate cities

16. 1932 Four parties vying for power Nazis receive 37% of vote - 2nd Hitler demands to be appointed Chancellor President Hindenburg believes it would keep him in check

18. 1933-34 Feb. 1933, Reichstag burned Consolidates power Nazis gain control Hindenburg dies Hitler declares himself Fuhrer

19. "Comrades, we stand firmly together for Germany, and we must stand firmly together for Germany. I am handing you the new insignia, knowing I place it in the most loyal hands in Germany. In the past you have proven your loyalty to me a thousand times. In the future it cannot and will not be any different!"