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Migration of Germanic Tribes
Germanic Tribes begin to migrate into the Roman Empire. -
Period: 300 to
Modern Germany
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The Merovingians Rule Germany
Childerich rules Northern Gaul and ushers in roughly 280 years of Frankish rule that lasts through Charlemagne. -
Jan 1, 1024
Salian Dynasty
The Salian Franks succeed the Saxon Dynasty and rule until 1255. -
Jan 1, 1138
Hohenstaufen Dynasty
Ruled from 1138-1254. -
Aug 1, 1348
The Black Death
A plague carried in rats from Asia, killing between 30 and 60 percent of Europe's population in the 14th Century -
Aug 13, 1517
Martin Luther
Martin Luther leads the Reformation. -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
Peace of Augsburg
Treaty signed for the purpose of increasing religious tolerance. -
The 30 Years War
30 Years War
"The Trauma of the Germans" finally comes to an end in 1648 with the Treaty of Westphalia. -
Frederick becomes King
King of Prussia
Frederick becomes the first King of Prussia and initiates Prussian expansion. -
The War of Austrian Succession
King George's War
Also known as the Silesian Wars or King George's War. -
France defeats Prussia
Confederation of the Rhine
France defeats Prussia under the leadership of Napoleon who establishes the Confederation of the Rhine. -
Congress of Vienna
Congress of Vienna
Established German Confederacy made up of 39 German States (Reduced from 300). -
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German Revolution
German Revolution 1848
Citizens take to the streets to demand political reforms and basic rights. -
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Franco Prussian War
Franco Prussian War
Germans defeat France and receive Alsace and Lorraine. The war also unifies Germany under William I and Otto von Bismarck. -
William I becomes Emperor
King William I becomes Emperor and makes Otto von Bismarck his Chancellor. -
Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Arch DukeThe Arch Duke is assassinated in Sarajevo, creating the catalyst for WWI. -
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End of World War I
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War I. -
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Hindenburg Leadership
Hindenburg
Paul Von Hindenburg served as the second President of the Weimar Republic -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
Paul Von Hindenburg appoints Hitler as Chancellor. -
Hitler becomes fuhrer of the Third Reich
Hitler appoints himself of Fuhrer of the Third Reich. -
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Hindenberg Crash
HindenburgThe zeppelin known as the Hindenburg bursts into flames and crashes in Lakehurst, NJ. -
Invasion of Poland
Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland marks the beginning of the second World War. -
German Aggression
German aggression leads to the occupation of European nations such as Denmark, Belmium, and France. -
Hitler dies
Adolf Hitler commits suicide, Germany surrenders, and Germany becomes divided. -
German Surrender
WWII is over. -
Two Germanies
The divide creates two Germanies: A communist East Germany and a democratic West Germany. -
European Coal and Steel Community
EU
Germany is a founding member of what will ultimately evolve into the European Union. -
Berlin Wall Erected
The Berlin Wall is build to divide Eastern and Western Germany. -
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Unified Germany
East and West Germany and reunited. -
The Euro
German currency changes from the Deutsche Mark to the Euro -
Charlemagne's Rise to Power
Charlemagne becomes ruler of the Franks -
Saxon Dynasty
The Saxon Dynasty is in power from 919-1024. -
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Period: to
Charlemagne's Rule
