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1918 German revolution
I chose this picture because it shows the true mass of the revolution which led to the Kaiser's abdication -
Formation of the Weimar Republic
i chose this picture because it shows the entirety of the new Weimar congress, an entity which was now responsible for overseeing and regulating the German society -
Ebert-Groener Pact
I chose this picture of the German army as it shows the pact's significance as an agreement to prevent leftist uprising through the military -
Armistice ending ww1
I chose this picture because it shows the sheer impact of the war. specifically, the name in itself, "the great war" shows the amount of entities involved in the conflict, and the amount of relief the armistice caused -
Spartacist Revolt
I chose this picture because it shows the reality of the revolt, as if one was found supporting the opposition, they were executed on sight -
Bavarian Socialist Republic
I chose this picture as it shows the amount of the german nation that was taken into the republic, so it was imperative to get it back -
Treaty of Versailles
I chose this picture because it shows the amount of delegates in the treaty's process, and how the Germans were almost forced into its signing. -
Kapp Putsch
I chose this picture as it shows the nature of the uprising, as seen in the soldiers in the street, surrounded by people in the middle of the city -
Ruhr Uprising
I chose this picture as it shows how quick and sudden the French occupation happened, and how the people's uprising affected both parties -
Rapallo Treaty
German and Soviet Union representatives meeting to discuss how they will both renounce their financial and territorial claims against each other -
Weimer Hyperinflation Crisis
Image depicts all the money Germany printed, devaluing the Mark leading to their hyperinflation crisis -
Ruhr Occupation
Soldier telling German man to work but he is refusing as they have invaded the Ruhr. -
Beer Hall Putsch
Hitler leading his followers into Munich in attempt to force their way in to a political meeting at a beer hall, failing -
Introduction of the Rentenmark
New currency of Germany after the old one has lost all of its value, new currency is backed by gold -
Weimar Golden Age
Germans partying since the introduction of the new currency, cultural and economic life has been booming -
Dawes Plan
Meeting between the Allies and Germany reducing Germany's annual reparation payments -
Locarno Treaty
Belgium and France pledging to not violate Germany's western borders -
Election of President von Hindenburg
Paul Von Hindenburg (independent candidate) is elected as President of Germany after beating Wilhelm Marx of the Centre Party and Ernst Thälmann of the KDP. The image shows the key areas to Von Hindenburg's win in the decisive 2nd round. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
Treaty signed between Germany and the Soviet Union promising neutrality on behalf of one another for 5 years in the cause of an attack. The image shows German and Soviet representatives that took part in this treaty. -
German entrance into the League of Nations
Germany is re-admitted into the League of Nations upon agreement within the Allies and granted numerous powers in the Council of the League. The image shows a meeting within the league that led to Germany eventually being re-admitted. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
Coalition formed under Chancellor Gustav Stresemann consisting of SPD, Centre Party, DDP, and DVP. The image consists of representatives of all four parties of the Grand Coalition. -
Young Plan
A plan led by US Banker Owen Young, and other financial experts, which led to a reduced amount of reparations Germany had to pay for their war crimes. This image Owen Young (in the center) and other officials signing the documentations of the plan. -
Beginning of Great Depression
The Wall Street stock market crash in the U.S. led to a gradual increase of economic downturn worldwide with many investors and businesses losing money. The image depicts the immediate effect the depression had in Germany. -
Von Papen's deal with Hitler
With this deal, Von Papen agrees to be Vice-Chancellor under Hitler and the Nazi Party. The image shows Von Papen and Hitler heading to the opening of the Reichstag, a major event in the Nazi's consolidation of power in Germany. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
The image shows Hitler being formally accepted as Chancellor of Germany by President Von Hindenburg