Germany 1890-1945 Timeline

Germany 1890-1945 Timeline

1888- Kaiser Wilhelm II becomes Emperor of Germany.

1898- Naval race: Germany begins to expand its navy to compete with Britain's navy.

1914- First World War begins

1918- November- Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates; the First World War ends

1919- January- Spartacus League revolt

          June- Treaty of Versailles is signed

          August- Weimar Constitution is established

1920- January- American jazz music comes to Germany

          February- Founding of Nazi Party

          March- Kapp Putsch (attempted…