Weimar Germany TImeline

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

1918

The image articulates the formation on of the Weimar Republic was created in 1919 and began the idea for the parliamentary system alongside a president through the Reichstag. It created ideas of freedom of speech, and a constitution towards a stable democracy.

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Nov 9, 1918

This image depicts The German Revolution of 1918 was several social and political uprisings after WWI and then soon led to the creation of the Weimar Republic. In 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm II went into exile which soon marked the end of the German monarchy

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1918

This image shows the Ebert-groener pact was an agreement between gerneral wilhelm groener and German friedrich ebrrt during November of 1918. This pact attempted to create military support that favored the republican government.

Armistice ending WW I

Nov 11, 1918

This image articulates the armistice ending WWI took place during 1918 and allowed an agreement between Germany and the allies which ended the war and majority of tension between them.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

The spartacist revolt was a uprising lead by communists throughout Germany during 1919 with the goal of creating a socialist government instead of the Weimar Republic.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 6, 1919

This image shows the Barvarian Soviet republic was a socialist state that lasted one month from April to may during 1919. The use of the march shows the spirit that was present during this republic.

Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

We picked this Political Cartoon to represent the Treaty of Versailles, because it summarizes the "backstab" that the Germans felt about the Treaty itself.

Ruhr Uprising

1920

We picked this picture because it shows a map of Germany after the Ruhr Uprising, and gives a visual representation of the aftermath of the uprising.

Treaty of Rapallo

Apr 16, 1922

This picture is of a newspaper in the United States in response to the treaty, and helps show international opinions and fear towards the treaty.

Weimar Golden Age

1923

We chose this artistic picture as it really showcases the cultural explosion that happened in the golden age, the spread of music, parties, dancing, it shows how they are out of the horrible economic times

Hyperinflation Crisis

1923

We picked this picture because it helps put the sheer amount of German currency that was printed, which was one of the main causes of the hyperinflation crisis.

Occupation of the Ruhr

1923

This picture was chosen because it represents how Germans, and many others who sided with Germany, felt about France and Belgium's occupation of the Ruhr.

Introduction of Rentenmark

Oct 20, 1923

We chose this picture because it showcases the turn for the better that the Introduction of Rentenmark represented. it is a bill in a one dollar denomination meaning that the economy was improving and inflation was being fixed

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

We chose this image because it helps to depict how many people were involved in the struggle, and how many people there were trying to perform the coup

Dawes Plan

Sep 1, 1924

We chose this political cartoon to represent the Dawes plan because it demonstrates the crushing weight of the reparations on Germany, and it shows how difficult it was for Germany and why they had to turn to American bankers for help.

The Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1925

This picture was chosen because it shows the amount of people who showed up at the attempted coup.

Election of President von Hindenburg

Mar 19, 1925

We chose this photograph because it really helps to showcase Hindenburg's interactions with Hitler and it helps show the important role he played in Hitler's rise to ultimate power.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

We chose this photograph as it demonstrates the importance of the Locarno treaty with how many people where debating the terms of the treaty.

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

We chose this picture because it shows how Treaty of Berlin was an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union, reaffirming the Treaty of Rapallo and pledging neutrality and non-aggression between the two countries for five years.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

We chose this picture because it shows how Germany joined the League of Nations, marking its acceptance as a member of the international community post-World War I and signaling its return to diplomatic relations.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

Jun 13, 1928

we chose this picture because it shows us how the Grand Coalition in Weimar Germany was a coalition government formed by the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Centre Party, the German Democratic Party (DDP), and the German People's Party (DVP) under Chancellor Hermann Müller.

Beginning of Great Depression

1929

We chose this picture because it shows us how the Great Depression began with the stock market crash on Wall Street, known as Black Tuesday. It led to worldwide economic downturns and had significant social and political effects.

Young Plan

Jun 7, 1929

We chose this picture because it shows us how the Young Plan was a program for settling German reparations debts after World War I. It was an extension and revision of the Dawes Plan and aimed to reduce the total amount of reparations and extend the payment period.

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

Jan 9, 1933

We chose this picture because it shows us how Franz von Papen and Adolf Hitler made a political deal in which von Papen agreed to support Hitler's bid to become Chancellor of Germany. This agreement was a crucial step in Hitler's rise to power.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

We chose this picture because it shows us how Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg. This marked the beginning of Nazi control over Germany.