Weimar Germany

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Nov 9, 1918

This picture shows the uprisings violence during the German Revolution.

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Nov 9, 1918

This picture shows the members that were in the National Assembly who formed the Weimar Republic.

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1918

This picture shows who the agreement between in forming the pact.

Armistice ending WW I

Nov 18, 1918

This picture depicts the excitement for peace that the German's had once the armistice was signed.

Spartacist Revolt.

Jan 5, 1919

This picture shows an extent of the damage that was done by the Spartacist during the revolt.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 6, 1919

This picture shows where Bavaria is in terms of their connection with Germany.

Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

This image depicts a demonstration in front of the Reichstag, the German governance building, in protest of the treaty. Despite the fact that the German government had no say in the treaty, the population still got angered at Weimar, illuminating the struggles that the infantile Weimar had to face to gain legitimacy as the population had widespread mistrust.

Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

this photo conveys just how dangerous and serious the Kapp Putsch was. The Freikorps in this photo are holding a banner that says "Anyone who goes further will be shot" showing how forceful they intended to be in order to get the autocratic government they wanted.

(Red) Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

This image illustrates the Red Army preparing to fight the Reichswehr/Freikorps in the Ruhr Uprising. The uprising was a response to SPD government's calls for a general striking opposing the right-wing Kapp Putsch, and it was another communist attempt to establish communism in Germany. This image effectively illustrates this uprising because it shows how it was organized militarily; it was not just another unorganized revolt. Still, it failed and was suppressed by the Freikorps.

Hyperinflation Crisis

1921

The photo depicts stacks of banknotes awaiting distribution, which is important in showing just how horrible the hyperinflation crisis really was for Germany. also shows the huge amounts of money that were about to be printed

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

this photo shows the important figures signing the Rapallo Treaty. It signifies the unity and friendship between nations that can occur when they work together.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

1923

photo the Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany together and it expresses their unity together

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 11, 1923

The political cartoon depicts a French Soldier (indicated by red trousers) attempting to sit on the German's Industry. This picture demonstrates how, while stifling the German's economy, the German civil disobedience and strikes lead to a major humiliation for France.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

This picture is relevant because it shows the Nazi party march through the city. It shows the leader Adolf Hitler marching with them. However, this push that Hitler lead failed.

Introduction of Rentenmark

Nov 19, 1923

This is a picture of what the Rentenmark currency looked like in Germany at the time. They use this currency to stop hyperinflation.

Weimar Golden Age

Dec 1, 1923

This is a picture of Gustav Stresemann. He was the first leader in Germany after the hyperinflation crisis. His new policies allowed the economy to bloom which caused the Golden Age of Weimar.

Dawes Plan

Aug 16, 1924

This pictures shows the meetings that Germany had with the Allies in WWI to temporarily stop the reparations.

Locarno Treaty

Oct 16, 1924

This picture is significant because it shows the three countries France, Belgium, and Germany. This treaty guaranteed Germany the Western frontier.

Election of President von Hindenburg

1925

This picture is significant because it is a picture of President vin Hindenburg. He was the last president of Germany before Adolf Hitler took over after 1934.

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

This image is significant because it shows the neutrality between Germany and the Soviet Union which tightened their relation through the Treaty of Berlin.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

This picture is significant because is a representants Germany finally having a seat in the Council for the League of Nations because of Stresemann’s help of gaining the League’s trust once again.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

May 1, 1928

This image is significant because it shows the difference within the political system. The 4 main parties holding power, making up the Grand Coalition, SPD, Z, DVP, and the DDP.

Young Plan

1929

This picture shows the significance the Young Plan had in reducing reparation payments owed by Germany.

Beginning of Great Depression

1929

This image is significant because it represents to extreme decrease within the economy which led Weimer Germany out of the Golden Age. No longer being supported by American loans, Germany’s economy suffered greatly.

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

Jan 9, 1933

This image is important because it shows the signifance in Von Papen’s role to Hitler’s rise of power, where he then became known as, Hitler’s right handman during Hitler’s chancellorship in Weimar Germany.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 20, 1933

This picture displays Hitler after he was elected Chancellor. He is depicted as happy and welcoming. This image is significant because it shows his initial rise to power with the public cheering for his appointment to power as chancellor. Hitler’s rise to chancellor thus was the beginning of the rise of the Nazi party.