Germany/Weimar Republic
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| Germany/Weimar Republic link () | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1919 |
| Extinction | 1933 |
| First attempt of democratic rule in Germany | |
The Weimar Republic was the government of Germany from 1919 to 1933; so called because the assembly that adopted its constitution met at Weimar from February 6 to August 11, 1919.[1] This new government and underlying democratic system was formed following the end of World War I and the abdication of Emperor Wilhelm II. During it's time it had to face social unrest and economic difficulties, to a great extent caused by the Treaty of Versailles. The early 1920s saw hyperinflation in Germany.[2]