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When was the Signing of the Treaty of Versailles?
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What year were production levels the same as the pre-war period?
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What year did hyperinflation occur in Germany?
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Study Notes
World War I Treaties and Aftermath
- Treaty of Versailles signed in June 1919, officially ending World War I.
- Brest-Litovsk Treaty signed in March 1918 between Germany and Soviet Russia.
Germany's Economic Struggles
- Hyperinflation crisis occurred in 1923, severely affecting the economy.
- By 1928, production levels in Germany returned to pre-war standards.
- Golden age period lasted from 1924 to 1928, marked by economic recovery.
League of Nations Involvement
- Multiple key events involving the League of Nations:
- Vilna crisis in 1920 highlighted territorial disputes.
- Upper Silesia referendum held in 1921, determined national control.
- Aaland Islands dispute resolved in 1921 favoring Finland.
- Corfu incident in 1923 involved an Italian occupation of Greek island.
Rise of Extremism in Germany
- Spartacist revolt occurred in January 1919, leftist uprising in Bavaria.
- Kapp Putsch in March 1920, a failed coup attempt by conservative forces.
- Ruhr invasion began in January 1923, led by French and Belgian troops in response to Germany's failure to pay reparations.
Political Changes in Germany
- Hitler's 25-point program introduced in 1920, outlining Nazi party ideology.
- Munich Putsch in November 1923, an attempted coup by Hitler that failed.
- Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany in January 1933.
- Reichstag Fire on February 27, 1933, led to emergency decrees strengthening Nazi power.
- Enabling Act passed on March 24, 1933, allowing Hitler to enact laws without parliamentary consent.
- Political parties banned by July 1933, solidifying Nazi totalitarian control.
Key Events Leading to World War II
- Night of the Long Knives on June 29-30, 1934, a purge consolidating Hitler's power.
- Hitler declared Fuhrer on August 2, 1934, merging the presidency and chancellorship.
- Germany leaves the League of Nations in 1933, signaling growing isolationism.
- Rearmament rally held in 1935, showcasing military recovery under Nazi rule.
Expansionist Policies and Conflicts
- Rhineland militarised in 1936, violating the Treaty of Versailles.
- Anschluss: Germany unified with Austria in March 1938.
- Sudetenland takeover in 1938, escalating tensions with European powers.
- Czechoslovakia fully occupied in March 1939, continuing territorial expansion.
- Germany invades Poland on September 1, 1939, triggering World War II.
Post-World War II Developments
- Yalta Conference held in February 1945, discussing postwar reorganization.
- Potsdam Conference in July-August 1945, outlining postwar order in Europe.
- Eastern European nations, including Poland and Hungary, establish communist governments by 1946.
- Cominform created in October 1947 to coordinate communist activities.
Cold War Era Events
- Berlin Blockade in June 1948, leading to the Berlin Airlift by the Allies.
- NATO formed in April 1949 as a military alliance against communism.
- Korean War occurred from 1950-1953, reflecting Cold War tensions.
- Gorbachev becomes leader in 1985, initiating reforms that ultimately lead to the end of the USSR between 1989-1991.
Summary of Domestic Upheavals in Eastern Europe
- Solidarity movement in Poland emerges in 1980, challenging communist rule.
- Hungarian rebellions occur in 1956, demonstrating dissatisfaction with Soviet control.
- Prague Spring in 1968 symbolizes calls for liberalization within Czechoslovakia.
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This quiz explores the significant treaties that concluded World War I, including the Treaty of Versailles and Brest-Litovsk. It examines Germany's economic challenges in the years following the war, as well as the emergence of extremism and the League of Nations' involvement in key European conflicts. Test your knowledge on this crucial period in history!
