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Ebert-Groener Pact
The Ebert–Groener pact, sometimes called the Ebert-Groener deal, was an agreement between the Social Democrat Friedrich Ebert, at the time the Chancellor of Germany, and Wilhelm Groener, Quartermaster General of the German Army -
Armistice ending WWI
The Armistice of 11 November 1918 was the armistice signed at Le Francport near Compiègne that ended fighting on land, sea and air in World War I between the Allies and their last remaining opponent, Germany. -
German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
Kaiser Wilhelm II surrendered as German emperor and king of Prussia in November 1918. The abdication was announced on 9 November by Prince Maximilian of Baden and was formally enacted by Wilhelm's written statement on 28 November, made while in exile in Amerongen, the Netherlands. -
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Spartacist Revolt
The Spartacist Revolt was a left-wing uprising designed to establish a communist state in Germany and destroy the Weimar Republic -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
Socialist state formed in Bavaria during the German revolution. The goal of this republic was to lessen the intensity of the German revolution in Bavaria. This republic was very short lived and ended on may 1, 1919
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Treaty of Versailles and result for Germany
The treaty of Versailles ended world war 1. However it had many negative effects on germany for example germany had to give up land as well as pay very large reparations.
Rationale: Newspaper showing that the war is over and how germany is now “under control” -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
On August 11, 1919, Friedrich Ebert, a member of the Social Democratic Party and the provisional president of the German Reichstag (government), signs a new constitution, known as the Weimar Constitution, into law, officially creating the first parliamentary democracy in Germany. -
Kapp Putsch
An attempted coup against the german nation government in Berlin (overthrow the weimar republic) to end the german revolution and establish an autocratic government in its place.
Rationale: shows the extent of the coup (note the amount of participation) -
Red (ruhr) uprising
This was a left wing workers revolt in the ruhr region of germany as a response to the Kapp Putsch in march 13, 1920
Rationale: shows the violence of the uprising as well as how united the workers in the revolt were -
Rapallo treaty
Treaty signed between german republic and the russian soviet federative socialist republic that basically took away the claims of land and money they had on each other and also agreed to coexist through diplomatic relations.
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Grand Coalition of Weimer Germany
The grand coalition was a coalition that worked to fight challenges from the extreme right and left wings. It called off the workers strikes to oppose the French invasion of the Ruhr, and they convinced the French and Belgian troops to leave the Ruhr. The picture below shows the coalition leaders. -
Weimar Golden Age
Due to the leadership of Gustav Stresemann and Charles Dawes, Germany had experienced a golden age on the verge of its collapse. The Weimar Republic had greater stability, economic security and prosperity, flourishing culture and improved living standards in comparison to previous years. This image shows an artistic depiction of urban life during Weimar’s golden period as it was better than ever before. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
France and Belgium occupied the Ruhr due to Germany’s backslide on reparation payments dictated by the Treaty of Versailles from WWI. As a result, this occupation led to the collapse of the German economy and civil disobedience. Therefore, France and Belgium accepted the Dawes Plan to restructure Germany's payment of war reparations. This image depicts the French and Belgian troops marching into Germany and occupying the industrial Ruhr area. -
Beer Hall Putsch
The Beer Hall Putsch was a failed coup d’etat. Hitler and the Nazi Party planned to seize Munich and use the city as a base for a march against Germany’s government. However, they were confronted by the Munich police. As a result, Hitler, the Nazi Party leader, was arrested, but this brought him to the attention of Germany. This image illustrates the early Nazis at the Marienplatz in Munich during the Beer Hall Putsch. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
The German government printed more money to pay the reparations and people working in industries. As more money was printed, prices rose leading to hyperinflation. This affected the currency of the Weimar Republic and caused political instability in terms of the occupation of the Ruhr and population. This image shows piles of new Notgeld banknotes awaiting distribution at the Reichsbank during the hyperinflation in order to emphasize the abundant amount of paper money that was printed. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
The Rentenmark was introduced in order to stop the hyperinflation. It replaced the old Reichsmark that had become almost worthless. It was supported by businesses and the German people because it was tied to the value of gold so it would hold its value. In the end, this new currency stabilized prices since a limited number were printed so money rose in value and it also restored confidence in the German economy. This image displays one Rentenmark note. -
Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan was enacted in 1924 to control the international financial system. It resolved the WWI reparation payment conflicts Germany had to deal with. The plan was formed by a U.S banker, Charles G. Dawes. It reduced reparations for Germany and gave them the chance to slowly pay off the debts. This picture shows the process of the Dawes plan and how it worked in the U.S, Germany, and the Allies. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
Paul von Hindenburg was elected as the second president of Germany in the second round, and as a president he oversaw the mobilization of the German military. This is an image of President Von Hindenburg during his presidential term. Election Ended: April 26, 1925. -
Locarno Treaty
This treaty improved the relations between European countries. Stresemann helped Germany get into the League of Nations. It created and reassured the new borders with France. It allowed Germany to join the League of Nations. The picture is of Stresemann because he helped Germany be treated like an equal power when they signed the Locarno Treaty in 1925. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
This was a treaty that was signed which pledged neutrality in the event of an attack on others. It reaffirmed the German-Soviet Treaty of Rapallo. It confirmed the external relations that were addressed in the Treaty of Rapallo. It got a lot of approval. This is an image of the leaders meeting up to sign the Treaty. -
German entrance into League of Nations
Germany had entered the league of nations on September 8, 1926. The results of this event where that Germany was a permanent member and because they were a permanent member one power that they held was the ability to veto decisions. The picture shown is a membership letter to the league of nations from Germany -
German entrance into League of Nations
Germany was elected into the League of Nations. It allowed them to make decisions with the other European Nations. Moderate parties who had liberal ideas pretty much won because they were able to get into the league. The extremists were not happy because they had more conservative ideas. This included the Nazis and Communists. This image shows the newspaper, a form of communication, that was spread to everyone saying that Germany is going to be a part of the LofN. -
Young Plan
The Young Plan was developed in 1929, in which it was an attempt by former wartime allies to support the government of Weimer Germany. Because of Germany’s failing and hyperinflating economy they decided to reduce the reparation payments. The picture shown is of Owen Young, who was appointed by the Allied Reparations Committee to solve Germanys issue -
Beginning of Great Depression
The Great Depression was caused by Wall Street Crash of 1929 in the United States. Because America had given huge loans – the Dawes plan and the young plan – whatever happened to the American economy heavily impacted the Weimer Republics economy. This picture shows the state of Germany during the great depression -
HItler becomes Chancellor
Von Papen had assured Hindenburg that he could keep Hitler under control while he was chancellor. However as Hitler built more power quickly he used Article 48 which made him the absolute leader of Germany. The image is a picture of Hitler -
Von Papens deal with Hitler
Because Von Papen wanted to have revenge on von Schleicher, he made a deal with Hitler, which consisted of von Schleicher being ousted from the government. The picture below is a photo of the chancellor Franz von Papen