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World War I ended in 1918 with Germany being deafeated. When a new government, the Weimar Republic, tried to establish a democratic course, political parties from the right and the left both struggled violently for control. The new regime could neither handle the depressed economy nor the lawlessness and disorder.
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The victorious force punished Germany severely. In the Treaty of Versailles , Germany was disarmed and forced to pay reparations to France and Britain for the huge costs of the war.
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Hitler's attempt at to overthrow of local authorities known as the Beer Hall Putsch failed, but got light sentence due to judge sympathizing with him.
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After Hitler was released from prison, he resurrected the Nazi Party. Hitler began rebuilding and reorganizing the Party.
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The Weimar democracy proved unable to cope with depression that led to a new period of political instability. Nazi party gained notice due to being presence in Newspaper.
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Hindenburg's won the election, but Hitler received 37% of the vote. On January 30, 1933, Hindenburg offered him the chancellorship of Germany and Hilter gained absoulute power