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German Revolution & Kaiser Wilhelm II Resigns
Civil conflict following WWI, replacing the constitutional monarchy to become the Weimar Republic later. The selected photo is Kaiser Wilhelm II. As for the reason of choosing this photo, he represents the constitutional monarchy established prior to Weimar Germany. -
Formation of Weimar Republic
Proclaimed to be a Social Democratic leadership in the city of Weimar, as to replace the Kaiser. With the photo, it depicts the crest of Weimar Germany. The photo is the imperial Eagle that represents Germany. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
Agreement between Ebert (Chancellor) and Groener (General) for support of the Weimar Republic for support to the milt. In terms of the photo, it depicts the Ebert. He was the leader of the Weimar Republic and who established the pact. -
Armistice of WWI
Germany agrees to end WWI. Here, the chosen photo depicts the famous "stab-in-the-back", the famous myth amongst most of Germany. This perpetuated amongst Germans who believed that the armistice was due to Jewish interference. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany (1919)
Versailles signed 1919 in Versailles France. Germany people felt the punishment was too hard and heavily angered the German Population. Picture is the meeting room of Versailles and the delegates creating Versailles. It is important to remember that this is from the aftermath of the war -
Spartacist Revolt
Socialist uprising in Berlin to overthrow govt., which was put down by the Freikorps (German paramilitary). Now, in terms of the photo, it depicts the famous hammer-and-sickle, a symbol of Socialism. Which was the political tenet that the Spartacist Revolt was built upon. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
Short-lived Socialist state in Bavaria that was put down by the Freikorps. For the photo, it highlights the region of Bavaria in modern Germany. Bavaria, of course, was the region in which this Socialist state formed. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising (Spring 1920)
Worker Uprising in the Ruhr regions. Inspired by the Kapp Putsch and it was in a attempt to spread communism into Germany. Ended in April Communist Flag is representing how this uprising was an attempt at the Red Revolution and major change in Europe -
Kapp Putsch (3-13-1920)
An attempted coup to overthrow a new Weimar Republic by Wolfgang Kapp. Collapsed after a labor cut supplies to the coup. He is the leader of the attempted Coup and is a clear symbol of the attempted overthrow of Weimar Germany. -
Rapallo Treaty (4-16-1922)
Treaty between Germany and the Soviet Russia in Rapallo Italy. Established normal Relations and strengthened ties. This angered West. Picture is the people who signed the Rapallo Treaty. Obvious representation of the Treaty -
Occupation of the Ruhr by Belgian and Soviet Russia (1923-1925)
Ended in 1925. French and Belgian troop occupied the Ruhr Valley. Angered by deficient coal coal and coke deliveries required by reparations. Picture of a modern day the Ruhr Valley. Thought not the same as the time, it does represent the Ruhr Valley and its occupation. -
Hyperinflation Crisis (1923)
After occupation of the Ruhr, Germany decided to print more money creating a hyperinflation crisis. Creating many issues for Germany over the next few years. One of the paper marks from the time period. Shows the absurdity of the hyperinflation crisis. -
Weimar Golden age
The period between 1923 and 1929 in which Weimar Germany was able to reach a point of stability where the economy boomed and cultural life flourished. Rationale: This photo was chosen as that it illustrates the social life of Germany during the Weimar golden age. -
Beer Hall Putsch
Failed coup d'état by the Nazi Party to over throw the Weimar Republic that ended on November 9th 1923. Rationale: This picture was chosen as that it depicts the large amount of participation the Beer Hall Putsch, foreshadowing the future rise of the Nazi party. -
Introduction of the Rentenmark
Currency issued to stop the hyper inflation crisis of 1922 and 1923 in Weimar Germany after the failure of the Paper mark. Rationale: This photo was chosen as that its currency that was able to bring the Weimar Republic out of their economic crisis. -
Dawes Plan
The plan created to ensure payments of reparations by Germany after World War I that was devised by Charles Dawes and put into effect in 1924. Rationale: This photo was taken as it displays the Dawes committee who ended up passing the Dawes plan in to effect. -
Election of President Von Hindenburg
Paul Von Hindenburg is elected President in 1925 becoming second president in Weimar Germany. Rationale: This photo was chosen as it depicts President Von Hindenburg. -
Locarno Treaty
The series of agreements where Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain and Italy mutually guaranteed peace in Western Europe. Rationale: This photo was chosen as that it shows the members from the various countries coming to an agreeance on the future of Western Europe. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
Germany and the Soviet Union form a pact of neutrality in attacks by a third party for the next 5 years. This was reaffirmed with the treaty of Rapallo. This photograph shows the various signatories of the treaty. -
German Entrance into the League of nations
Germany was admitted to the league of nations after originally being barred from entering, and this served as a step of keeping peace and allowing Germany to be a world power again. This newspaper article shows the happy reception of Germany and that some had moved on from the war. -
Grand Coalition
The government coalition led by Herrmann Müller, leading social democrats, democrats, people's party, and Zentrum party. The coalition ended the strike and the occupation of the Ruhr, and introduced the rentenmark to counter the hyperinflation crisis. It ended on March 27th, 1930 with Müller's resignation. This is a picture of Müller, who was a chancellor at the time. -
Young Plan
A change in the Dawes Plan of 1924, this plan reduced German reparations and set an annual payment for Germany to pay over the span of 58 years. This picture shows the differences of the two financial plans -
Great Depression Begins
American stock market crashes, leading to German economic collapse. US loans contributed greatly to this, unemployment skyrocketed and poverty was rampant. This picture shows people in line for food rations -
Von Papen's Deal
After his betrayal by Kurt von Schleicher, Franz Von Papen persuades president Paul von Hindenburg to make Adolf Hitler the chancellor of Germany, convincing him that by having non-Nazi party members in key positions of government, Hitler's capability is restrained. This is a picture of Franz von Papen, who effectively put Hitler in power -
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
Hindenburg is convinced and elects Adolf Hitler as chancellor of Germany. By having key governmental positions filled by non-Nazis, Hitler is to be regarded as a "chancellor in chains". This picture shows Hitler accepting his position.
