Germany Timeline

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Nov 9, 1918

This image is of a headline in New York about the revolution, demonstrating how significant this news was seeing as it made big headlines in another continent.

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1918

The image shows Wilhelm Groener and Friedrich Ebert. This is relevant as the Ebert-Groener Pact would be between these two individuals, where Groener promised loyalty of army and Ebert promised to take prompt action against left uprisings.

Armistice ending WW1

Nov 11, 1918

This image highlights the reaction of the public to the war ending, showing how they reacted positively to the war ending. This also demonstrates how the war was very straining and thus the public was extremely happy that it was ending.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

This image represents the chaos caused by the Spartacist revolt. This is significant because it highlights how determined the revolutionaries were to set up a communist state, while also demonstrating how divided the nation was.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 6, 1919

This image depicts the individuals involved in the Bavarian Soviet Republic, depicting workers. Overall, this image highlights how this socialist state consisted of a workers council.

Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

This image depicts the effect of the treaty of Versailles on Germany as it placed the blame and the burden of the reparations for WW1 on Germany.

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Aug 11, 1919

The image depicts the newly elected National Assembly. This is relevant as it would be these individuals that created the Weimar Constitution the Republic was built up on.

Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

This photo represents how the coup Kapp Putsch attempted to overthrow the Weimar republic, however they failed to establish their wanted right wing autocratic government.

Red Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

The image examines the impact of the Ruhr uprising as it was a intense workers uprising as a result of the Kapp Putsch. This Photo is relevant in representing the intensity the strike had in Germany at the time.

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

This image highlights the negotiation between Weimar Germany and the Soviet Union as it marked a significant diplomatic development after World War one. The photo is relevant in depicting how the negotiation initially impacted Germany.

Hyperinflation Crisis

1923

This political cartoon depicts the hyperinflation as the Germany money quickly lost its value as the printed too much, this cartoon shows how no one really helped them as they were drowning in their debts.

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 9, 1923

This Image shows how the countries took over the Ruhr as Germany missed one of their reparations that is enforced through the Versailles treaty. This image in important as it shares light on how the other countries were imposing on Germany.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

This image displays the mass amounts of people and workers striking the streets. Overall, the image shows the riot that had failed at taking the Bavarian local government by the Nazi’s.

Introduction of Rentenmark

Nov 20, 1923

This image displays the Rentenmark which replaced the Reichsmark. Exemplifying the new currency that had the same value as gold and which returned stability to the economy.

Weimar Golden Age

1924

This picture displays people dressed fancy and interacting. This exemplifies Germany’s golden age as the culture and life is evolving and flourishing.

Dawes Plan

Aug 16, 1924

This photo represents the U.S. handing the German’s money. As a result, the German economy booms, and the U.S. will be given their money back.

Election of President von Hindenburg

Mar 29, 1925

This photo of Hindenburg displays his power over Hitler as he can be seen as a tall muscular man and Hitler is seen as a little tiny man. This shows Hindenburg’s ability to gather up the majority of the votes in the election.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

This photo displays the countries who signed the Locarno Treaty. However, Germany has a boxing glove to display how they betrayed the pact when the treaty failed to exclaim the decision on Germany’s Eastern border.

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 26, 1926

The photo shows Molotov and Ribbentrop shaking hands after signing the Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union. This image is relevant as it shows the peace that would be established between the two nations.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

The picture shows the League of Nations meeting on September 8th 1926. This is relevant as this would be the day Germany joined the LofN.

Young Plan

Feb 11, 1929

The photo shows numerous countries meeting on behalf of Germany, This is relevant as this meeting would be referred to as the Young Plan, where Germany's total reparations were cut from £6.6billion to £2 billion

Beginning of Great Depression

Oct 24, 1929

The picture shows American men in line for food. The image is significant as the Great Depression would lead to the American economy collapsing, with high demands and low supply of goods like food.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

1930

The photo shows representatives of the Social Democratic Party, the Catholic Centre Party and the liberal parties Democratic Party and People's Party. This is relevant as together, these parties would create the Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany.

Von Papen's deal with Hitler

Jan 9, 1933

The picture shows Von Papen and Hitler in deep discussion. The image holds relevance as it shows Von Papen aiming to control Hitler in power.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

The picture shows Hitler being inaugurated as Chancellor of Europe. This is relevant as this would be the position he would hold throughout the Holocaust and until his death in 1945.