Weimar Germany

1. German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Oct 29, 1918

This picture is of one of the many street protests and pictures. The revolts were a major factor into the abdication of the Kaiser and so overall this image depicts the hammer and symbol, indicating the popular views of this time, in addition to the rising revolts and the revolts taking place in germany

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Nov 9, 1918

This image portrays the foundation to the Weimar Republic because the government essentially had to juggle a lot of things and try to balance things out, seen through the picture.

Armistice ending WW I

Nov 11, 1918

This image clearly conveys the end of the war and the happiness within the people at the fact that the war was ended. The papers writing "war is over" heavily underscores how the armistice essentially ended WWI

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

The image conveys the chaos and the extent to which the revolt lead to a lot of violence. Essentially the government responded with violence, and it is seen through the image and the violence

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 6, 1919

The image highlights the attempt to make a change through the people and go to war for a change, seen through the image. The photo clearly demonstrates the party's ambition to take control of Bavaria which could've put them in an in influential position in the government.

Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

The picture shows how Germany was burdened with a lot of compensations, causing them to be unhappy. The reparations had a big toll and weight on Germany, specifically seen through the image and the big size of the reparations

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1919

The picture is the man himself, Friedrich Ebert, and this man was very significant to the pact as he was the one who initiatedthe pact itself

The Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

This photo is a representation of the nationalist group that initiated the Kapp Putsch revolt. It depicts them storming the German government as a unified unit.

(Red) Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

This image is a depiction of a newspaper written after the Ruhr Uprising. It depicts the negative affects caused by revolts lead by the left-wing supporters.

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 16, 1922

This image was taken at the Genoa Conference on 1922. This Conference held the signing of the Treaty of Rapallo and agreement amongst world leaders.

The Hyperinflation Crisis

1923

This political cartoon depicts the continuous flow of money in Germany. The over printing of money causes it value to decrease- and is overall the basis of the Hyperinflation Crisis.

Weimar Golden Age

1923

This photo is significant to the start of the Weimar Golden Age. It shows the start to the rich culture and entertainment that flourished such as cabaret shows.

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 11, 1923

This photo is of a map of Europe, specifically Germany. It maps the path take by France and Belgium to occupy the Ruhr region.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

This image depicts Hitler- the leader of the Nazi party- and his following officials standing in Munich where they tried to take over.

Introduction of Rentenmark

Nov 20, 1923

This photo is significant because this currency replaced the papiermark. It was the new currency introduced to stop hyperinflation.

Dawes Plan

Aug 16, 1924

This photo is significant to the Dawes Plan because it shows country leaders coming together to discuss the arrangements for Germany's payments of reparations after WW1.

Locarno Treaty

1925

This photo shows the agreement in which the Locarno Treaty was agreed upon by multiple world leaders guaranteeing peace in western Europe

Election of President von Hindenburg

Mar 29, 1925

This photo shows president Hindenburg when he was in office. This is significant because it shows the last president of Germany before Hitler.

German entrance into League of Nations

1926

I chose this photo to demonstrate the harsh reality of Germany's late entrance to the League of Nations, and the consequences that followed.

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

This photo is significant because it shows the neutrality of Germany and the Soviet Union. This treaty reaffirmed the German-Soviet Treaty of Rapallo (1922)

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

1928

I chose this photo to show the effects of proportional representation in the Grand Coalition.

Beginning of Great Depression

1928

I chose this picture to show the misery of the German people once the economic suffering started again.

Young Plan

1929

I chose this photo to represent the major economic losses of the United States that also severely affected Germany due to their connections with the Young Plan.

Von Papen's Deal with Hitler

Jan 4, 1933

I chose this picture to demonstrate the secret nature of the deal, and its twisted nature due to another deal between Von Papen and Hindenburg.

Hitler Becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

I chose this picture to represent Hitler's rise to power.