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Timeline for Weimar Germany
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Armistice ending WWI
As the armistice signed at Le Francport. This would result in no more fighting on land, sea and air in World War I between the Allies and Germany. As they were no longer fighting it meant the war was basically over. The reason for the image chosen is because it was a major event at the time that is more than worthy to be in the newspaper, as well as it being very significant. -
German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
The democratic parliamentary republic would be form from the absent of Kaiser. This would result in no more monarchy in Germany. The image choose because it marked as a big event in Germany's history and a newspaper about big things seems fitting. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
The Weimar Republic was first proclaimed on November 9,1918, by the Social Democratic leadership. It was created to representative democracy as it would allow power to all German adults. It was declared in Berlin. This image fits well because it shows that a new government has been born like previous times. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
It an agreement between the Social Democrat Friedrich Ebert (Chancellor of Germany) and Wilhelm Groener (general). Ebert made a promise of taking care of the leftist uprisings. The reason for the image is to show who Ebert looked like and show the man who was their for the pact. -
Spartacist Revolt
The Spartacist uprising or January uprising was a general strike in Berlin. The reason for it was the opposition to German involvement in the Great War Anti-monarchism and to spread the socialism Russian Revolution. The reason for the image is to show how various armed they were and unorganized they were. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
The Bavarian was a short-lived unrecognized socialist state in Bavaria. For its ruling it had a workers' council republic compared to a president or king. The reason for the image is to show what the Republic looked like and show how they worked together. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
It was the primary treaty produced by the Paris Peace Conference at the end of WWI. It had forced Germany to give up territory as well as to have to pay a big debt which would cause economic problems. As well as having their army limited more than ever. The political cartoon shows that this was something not positive for Germany as they were forced to deal with it and shows the situation they were in. -
Kapp Putsch
It was an attempt to overthrow the Social Democratic Party (SPD) government. It was carried out by army officers, Freikorps members and right-wing nationalists. It did not work due to the public, military, and problems within the attempt. The image selected was chosen to demonstrate those who wanted a new government for Germany. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
It an army of between 50,000 and 80,000 left-wing workers who made largest armed workers' uprising in the nation's history. The reason for their actions was an reaction to the Kapp Putsch as to protect their government. The reason for the image is to demonstrate how willing they were to go against the opposition during their revolution. -
Rapallo Treaty
It was an agreement signed between the Germany and the Soviet Federative Socialist Republic under which both renounced all territorial and financial claims against each. As a way to make themselves allies. The reason for the image is to demonstrate their relationship getting better. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
Germany was advised to print more money but it caused considerable internal political instability in the country, with that happening it also affect France as well. It caused many problems as inflation does but was very bad for Germany. The image selected shows how bad the hyperinflation was with them using the money as literal paper that can be used for other things like a toy kite. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
Ruhr occupation of the industrial Ruhr River valley region in Germany was attacked by French and Belgian troops. The action was done because they wanted their reparations from their agreement after World War I. The image shows how the French are coming in to get their money worth of resources. -
Beer Hall Putsch
It was a failed coup d'état by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler. As more than a dozen of Hitler supporters were killed and he would later be place in prison for attempting to take over the government. The image is significant because it shows how much power he had over to get people to his side and the amount he had at the current time. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
It was a new currency that help deal with the hyperinflation crisis due to the overprint of the older currency. As to get rid of the older currency and to improve the situation. The image is their to demonstrate the new currency. -
Weimar Golden Age
It is a time when the Weimar Republic had a greater stability than before, economic security and prosperity with their living standards getting better. It was thanks to Gustav Stresemann and Charles Dawes but only lasted for five years due to Stresemann death. The image is their to show the member or members that made the golden age possible. -
Dawes Plan
It a plan that successfully resolved the issue of WWI reparations that Germany had to pay (which were in the billions). It ended a crisis in European diplomacy following WWI and the Treaty of Versailles that was not pleasant. The image demonstrates the plan and explained how it would work. -
Locarno Treaty
As many European nations made peace treaties to prevent breakout of war between them. As Germany became more closer to the other nations. The image is showing them working together for peace. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
Paul von Hindenburg was elected as the second president of Germany in the second round of voting. As he was their to try to get rid of the Weimar government. The image demonstrate him not working with the Weimar government and wanting them out. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
It was a treaty which Germany and the Soviet Union pledged neutrality for five years. This means that they are not allies or enemies. The image is the treaty being token care of. -
German entrance into League of Nations
As with the Weimar Republic, Germany was admitted to the League of Nations through a resolution. However later Germany would withdrew from the League of Nations. The image shows them joining the League of Nations but not liking it from their expressions. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
A coalition between three parties. It is called Grand due to it having more than two parties. The image is the some of the members of one of the three parties. -
Young Plan
It was made so that Germany could preform their payments but seen questionable due to being seen with the Treaty of Versailles as not nationalist. The image is showing the flaws of the plan with their being troublesome for others. -
Beginning of Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that affect Germany with major unemployment with companies going down and money lost in banks. The image is showing how serve the impact it had on Germany working force. -
Von Papen’s deal with Hitler
The ex-Chancellor Franz von Papen having many relationships with people in high places and a decent relationship with Hindenburg tried to get Hitler running for Chancellor. The image is with both man talking demonstrating them working together. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler, as the leader of Nazi party. This is done to monitor view him in a way to make sure what he doing. The image shows Hitler rise of Chancellor and now in a high position.
