Free State of Schwenten

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Establishment

• January 1919: The Free State of Schwenten was an independent state proclaimed in 1919 with the capital in Schwenten.

Chronology

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1. World War I

Was a global conflict between two coalitions, the Allies (primarily France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). It was mainly caused by the competition of the western countries over domain in Europe and in the rest of the world with their colonial empires. The war ended with the defeat of the Central Powers. The war also caused the Russian Revolution and the ensuing Russian Civil War.

1.1. Aftermath of World War I

Were a series of treaties and military events that can be considered a direct consequence of World War I.

• August 1919: The Free State of Schwenten existed for 7 months until it joined the Weimar Republic.

1.1.1. Occupation of the Rhineland

The German armistice after World War I included the military occupation of the Rhineland by the victorious powers.

Disestablishment

• August 1919: The Free State of Schwenten existed for 7 months until it joined the Weimar Republic.