Weimar Germany Timeline

  • Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

    Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

    This image portrays the beginning of Weimar Germany because it shows the unification of the democracy in creating a proportionally representative government.
  • German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

    German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

    This picture fits best with the topic because it portrays the abdication of the Kaiser in a newspaper, displaying the extent of this governmental change in the German nation.
  • Ebert-Groener Pact

    Ebert-Groener Pact

    This picture displays the Ebert Groener pact as it was a coalition and it allowed Ebert to stay in power.
  • Armistice ending WW I

    Armistice ending WW I

    This image portrays the armistice ending WW1 because it displays the reactions of the German population as they are elated the struggle with the foreign allies in the war is over.
  • Spartacist Revolt

    Spartacist Revolt

    This image portrays the violence of the Spartacist Revolt as the working class conspired against the government.
  • Bavarian Soviet Republic

    Bavarian Soviet Republic

    This image displays the borders of the Bavarian Republic as it was defiant against the German Central Government.
  • Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

    Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

    This image demonstrates the extent to which the Treaty of Versailles harmed Germany. The reparation payments are portrayed as overly large, showing the harm to Germany in regard to its weight.
  • Kapp Putsch

    Kapp Putsch

    This image portrays the general event of a putsch (or a coup d’etat). Kapp and his people are portrayed on the right-side, taking control of the government (in the picture, the seesaw), and pushing the SPD (man on the left) away.
  • (Red) Ruhr Uprising

    (Red) Ruhr Uprising

    This image portrays the main failure of the Kapp Putsch: the general strike from the public which failed national progression.
  • Rapallo Treaty

    Rapallo Treaty

    This image portrays the improved diplomatic relations between Germany and Russia, now in an alliance. Since both countries lacked good foreign relations, their agreement signified a strong alliance, represented with this handshake.
  • Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

    Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

    This image demonstrates France and Belgium’s intention: to accelerate economic productivity by installing fear. The lady on the left represents France and Belgium, as they attempt to manipulate the person on the right, Germany.
  • Hyperinflation Crisis

    Hyperinflation Crisis

    The image portrays the main cause of the hyperinflation crisis: the rapid printing of money without any base to support it, like gold.
  • Beer Hall Putsch

    Beer Hall Putsch

    The Image is relevant since it displays the basis for the popularity of NSDAP, which is the stab-in-the-back myth. This myth allowed NSDAP to gain enough popularity to attempt a coup.
  • Introduction of Rentenmark

    Introduction of Rentenmark

    The picture is relevant since the Rentenmark was actually tied to the price of gold gave money value, solving the hyperinflation.
  • Weimar Golden Age

    Weimar Golden Age

    The image is relevant as the champagne represents the cultural boom, similar to roaring twenties, in Germany. The whole nation has enough spending power to party and have fun, thus the champagne.
  • Dawes Plan

    Dawes Plan

    The image is relevant since it represents the fragility of the treaty. The Dawes plan could be disrupted by one mistake in the system that it created.
  • Election of President von Hindenburg

    Election of President von Hindenburg

    This image is relevant since it shows Hindenburg as very conservative, in a uniform of a WW1 German General. This display signifies the reason for his popularity, his right leaning ideology.
  • Locarno Treaty

    Locarno Treaty

    This image is relevant since it represents how the Locarno treaty finally established peace to some extent.
  • Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

    Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

    This picture depicts the leaders of Germany and the Soviet Union as they go to sign the Treaty of Berlin.
  • German entrance into League of Nations

    German entrance into League of Nations

    This political cartoon shows how after everything Germany went through, they were still trying to get the appeal of the Allies in order to be let into the League of Nations.
  • Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

    Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

    This image shows all the parties included in the Grand Coalition and depicts the leading members of the group.
  • Young Plan

    Young Plan

    This political cartoon represents how Germany was relieved of the burden of reparations as they could pay less now so, they were able to focus on preparing Germany for greater things with their newfound wealth.
  • Beginning of Great Depression

    Beginning of Great Depression

    This political cartoon demonstrates how America and Germany’s economies sunk as a result of the stock market crash.
  • Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

    Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

    This political cartoon depicts Von Papen and Hindenburg carrying Hitler on their shoulders which demonstrates how Hitler was in control all along
  • Hitler becomes Chancellor

    Hitler becomes Chancellor

    This political cartoon depicts Hitler giving himself all the power and control after manipulating Article 48 to get what he wants.