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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
The Kaiser lost support from the military which made him have to abdicate. Additionally, the German Revolution was caused by the harsh conditions of Germany at the end of 1918. -
Armistice ending WW I
An armistice was signed between the allies and the Germans to end the war; however, to prevent bad behavior from the army, American/Britain troops went into the country. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
It was to establish a soviet republic in Bavaria; however, this was overthrown by the Freikorps within a month. -
Spartacist Revolt
The Spartacist were communists whose goals were to overthrow the central government and establish soviets in towns. Led by Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
This is political art portraying the War Guilt Clause. It holds significance to the Treaty of Versailles, as it was the treaty and clause that put Germany into a poor state. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
After months of having a provisional government in Germany due to the revolution, President Friedrich Ebert signed the constitution. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
Friedrich Ebert and Wilhelm Groner had an agreement where Ebert would back the army and Groner said to make sure the government doesn’t disband, reform, or interfere with the Reichswehr. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
This image shows the organization of the disgruntled workers, and that the uprising had been in the making for a good amount of time. -
Kapp Putsch
The Kapp Putsch was put together as a result of politician Wolfgang Kapp, and this image displaying the wave of people signifies his influence over the people. -
Rapallo Treaty
The smiles on the officials' faces signify the reparation of diplomacy between Germany and the Soviets, created by the signing of the Rapallo Treaty. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
This image features the leaders of three parties that made up the coalition, demonstrating its relevance -
Hyperinflation Crisis
An excessive printing of money created intense hyperinflation, creating a "wheelbarrow effect" where one would need an incredible amount of money to buy something insignificant, like a loaf of bread. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
Factories and resources within the Ruhr were essential to Germany's development, so the significance of France and Belgium taking the area was using such resources as a replacement for Germany's failure to pay sufficient reparations. -
Beer Hall Putsch
A failed coup by Nazi Party leader, Adolf Hitler, that forced their way into a political meeting in a beer hall in Munich, Germany. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
A new currency in strictly limited quantity that was introduced to Germany's economy to stabilize her hyperinflation. -
Weimar Golden Age
A time in Weimar Germany where it boomed economically and culturally. -
Dawes Plan
A report on the German Reparations that was enacted by the Allies of WWI and drafted by a committee of experts led by American financer, Charles G. Dawes. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
Hindenburg was democratically elected as Weimar Germany's next president, as he won by 53% of the German votes. -
German Entrance into the League of Nations
The image here was chosen due t it's relevance as a LoN meeting with germany present -
Locarno Treaty
An mutual agreement between Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain, and Italy for peace in western Europe. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
An agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union to pledge neutrality in the event of an attack on the other from a third party. -
Young Plan
This image is included for its relevance as a poster referencing the Young Plan -
Beginning of the Great Depression
The image here is a german protest in response to the beginning of the great depression, with the causality displaying significance. -
Von Papen deal with Hitler
The image chosen actually depicts Von Papen himself -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
The image chosen depicts the Nazi party, which Hitler lead as chancellor and later dictator