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German Revolution of 1918/Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
This pictures displays cooperation that went into the Kaiser's abdication. Here we can how each member is calmly agreeing on his abdication, thus displaying how the abdication was necessary to be satisficing to the German public. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
This picture displays a march due to the creation of the Weimar Republic. This displays how he creation of the Weimar was not always positively seen by the public as there is people with different weapons. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
This photo displays Chancellor Friedrich Ebert with Wilhelm Groener the general of The German Army. In the photo, the cooperation of the men is also a display of how both sides were willing to give loyalty to each other in the case of threats. -
Armistice ending WWI
This picture is an example of public newspaper created after the armistice was signed on Nov. 11 1918 that ended WWI. The message of "PEACE" displays how the world wanted the end to WWI, thus being a main reason for the Kaiser's abdication. -
Spartacist Revolt
The photo displays the target that was placed on leftist winged rioters during the Spartacist Revolt. This also represents how the leftist treatment was also much worse in comparison to the right. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
This picture displays how the republic was meant to be a communist revolt through the red flag, thus, giving reason for The Weimar Government to step in and end the revolt due to significant hatred for leftist government. -
Treaty of Versailles
This propaganda displays the German perspective of the Treaty of Versailles. The knife exemplifies how the treaty was seen as a "stab in the back" in the German mindset. This gave reason for Weimar hatred later in the 1930s. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
The photo highlights the protest/ workers revolt that took place seen through the signs in the photo of protesting. This highlights the left winged workers within the Ruhr protesting in Germany, leading to economic instability and ultimately the SPD sending Freikorps to deal with the rebellion. -
The Kapp Putsch
The picture represents a large German strike which ended the Kapp Putsch. This represents the overall power of the German working population during the Kapp Putsch which would later be applied to other revolts. -
Rapallo Treaty
The photo symbolizes the agreement/ establishment of a diplomatic relationship, thus the hands being shaken between 2 individuals. This is in relations to the Rapallo Treaty through Soviet Russia and Weimar Germany establishing diplomatic relations with one another. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
The photo highlights the effect of the Hyperinflation Crisis on the Marks within Germany through a graph, ultimately displaying how with the Hyperinflation crisis the ratio of 1 U.S dollar to German currency was at one point above 1 trillion dollars. Printing more money demonstrates the impact/ negative effect on civilians and economy through the ratio being so high in comparison to 1 U.S dollar. -
Weimar Golden Age
The photo exhibits the cultural flourishment of innovation. Specifically seen through the more feminine man in the photo as well as the showcase of women within German establishments, highlighting the time period between 1923 and 1929 where this said culture flourished in Germany. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
The photo highlights the occupation of the Ruhr and their coal/ industrial facilities in addition to the workers. The workers in place were forced to work, however often rebelled, thus the photo highlights the workers in addition to soldiers from France and Belgium keeping them in check. -
Beer Hall Putsch
The photo underscores the failed coup created by Adolf Hitler along with the Nazis in their attempt to overthrow the Bavarian government. This took place on November 8th 1923 to the 9th of 1923 in Munich Bavaria. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
The photo exhibits the new form of currency established by Gustav Stresemann on November 15th, 1923. This currency is significant as it outlines the method utilized to stabilize Germany's economy during the hyperinflation. -
Dawes Plan
The photo highlights the collective unison of Germany finally agreeing to continue paying the reparations in a fixed annual payment schedule, increasing sympathy of other nations including Britain and the U.S, creating economic stability. This was signed on August 16th, 1924 and was established by Charles G. Dawes. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
On May 12th, 1925, President Paul von Hindenburg officially became president of Germany, a position he would hold until he died on August 2nd, 1934. Hindenburg was a monarchist and ran as a non-party independent. Due to his role as a war hero, he was rather easily elected. The picture depicts Paul von Hindenburg himself wearing his variety of medals earned in war. -
Locarno Treaty
On December 1st, 1925, the Locarno Treaty was passed. In said treaty, the western frontier of Germany was guaranteed which bordered France and Belgium, and it was agreed that no aggression would happen on the frontier which Britain and Italy pledged to maintain. The picture is a political cartoon that depicts Gustav Stresemann, Austen Chamberlain, and Aristide Briand during the negotiations of the Locarno Treaty. -
Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union
On April 24th, 1926, the Treaty of Berlin was signed by German Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann and Soviet ambassador Nikolay Krestinky, between Germany and the Soviet Union in which Germany pledged neutrality in any conflict that may occur between the Soviet Union and another power, even the League of Nations. The picture shows representatives of Germany and the Soviet Union meeting to negotiate the terms of the Treaty of Berlin. -
German entrance into the League of Nations
In September 08th, 1926, Germany was admitted membership into the League of Nations after originally being denied at the end of World War One. The picture depicts an American Newspaper giving the news that Germany had finally been allowed into the League of Nations, and was also given as much say as other countries, finally allowing Germany some equality among international powers. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
On August 13th, 1928, the Grand Coalition was formed between the DDP, Zentrum, BVP, DVP, and the SPD. This involved people of many different political backgrounds working together and actually lasted until 1930, showing some semblance of stability before the Great Depression struck. The picture depicts the way the different sections of Germany voted in the election of 1928, which would ultimately come to influence how the Reichstag organized itself. -
Young Plan
The Young Plan was passed in 1929, and was done for the purpose of reducing the total amount of reparations that were demanded of Germany down to only 121 billion gold marks, which was roughly $29 billion, with the plan of it being paid over the span of 58 years, put together by Owen D. Young. The picture shows the committee that came together to negotiate the Young Plan. -
Beginning of the Great Depression
On October 28th, 1929, when the stock market in the United States collapsed and America wanted back all the money it had lent to Germany to help it pay off the reparations is owed as dictated by the Treaty of Versailles, it led to another economic collapse in Germany, which would allow the extremist parties, specifically the Nazi party to grow and gain influence. The picture shows the time at which and how drastically the stock market crashed. -
Von Papen's deal with Hitler
On January 9th, 1933, Hitler and Von Papen met in secret to discuss a strategy against Schleicher, the man who replaced Von Papen. Hitler and Papen came to agree that Papen would convince Hindenburg to make Hitler the Chancellor as long as Hitler made him, Papen, the Vice Chancellor. The picture depicts banker Kurt Baron Von Schröder's house in Cologne where the deal between Hitler and Papen was struck. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
On January 30, 1933, President Paul on Hindenburg asked Hitler to be the Chancellor of Germany under the direction of Von Papen in an attempt to control Hitler, or make him a "Chancellor in Chains". The picture shows Hitler shaking Hindenburg's hand just after he had been appointed as Chancellor.