Weimar Germany Timeline

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II Resigns

Nov 9, 1918

This image is significant as it shows the reaction in the press toward the Kaiser's abdication following the German Revolution.

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1918

This image is significant as it depicts Ebert conversing with the military leaders of whom he created this pact with.

Armistice ending WWI

Nov 11, 1918

This painting is significant as it depicts the meeting between the Allies and Germany and how they agreed to end the war.

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Jan 1, 1919

This image is significant as it is the flag of Weimar Germany, representing the country and what it stands for - the Constitution and the republic itself.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

This image is significant as it depicts the events of the Spartacist Revolt and how the Communists fought with arms.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

May 1, 1919

This image is significant as it depicts the events in Bavaria and their mission to create a soviet republic as they hold the soviet flag.

Treaty of Versailles and results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

This image is significant as it represents the anger that the Germans felt upon receiving the harsh punishments from the Treaty of Versailles.

Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

This image is significant as it shows the rallying of the right nationalists during the revolt and their mission to create a new government.

Red Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

This picture of an industrialized area is significant in representing the communist uprising in the industrialized Ruhr, the Red Ruhr Uprising.

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

this photo represents the Germans and Russians opening up diplomacy again, stopping hostility and helping each other (militarily and economically).

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 11, 1923

This photo represents France and Belgium very angry after Germany did not pay their reparations, sparking their occupation into the Ruhr.

Hyperinflation Crisis

Nov 1, 1923

the dramatic steepness of the slope represents how fast and inflated the German mark got in the hyperinflation crisis at its peak in 1923.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

this photo is helpful in remembering the Beer Hall Putsch because it shows Nazis attempting to occupy Munich, where the event took place

Introduction to the Rentenmark

Nov 20, 1923

The image of gold represents how the Rentenmark was connected to the nation's gold and was limited, allowing the economy to level.

Weimer Golden Age

1924

This painting represents the new free time and culture the Germans had during the Golden Age.

Dawes Plan

Aug 16, 1924

This graph represents the new system that emerged after the US granted loans to Germany, which in turn created this connected system.

Election of President von Hindenburg

Mar 29, 1925

This image is significant as it depicts President Von Hindenburg as an honorable man, showing him in the perspective of those who elected him, with hopes of dissolving the Weimar Republic.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

This image is significant as it depicts the agreement between the Allies and Germany to avoid wars and compromise on European boarders.

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

This image is significant as it represents the neutrality and improved relations between Germany and the Soviet Union that came from the Treaty of Berlin.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

This image is significant as it represents Germany gaining a seat in Council for the League of Nations after finally gaining more trust because of Stresemann.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

May 1, 1928

This image is significant as it displays the political spectrum and the stance of the 4 main parties that made up the grand coalition, SPD, Z, DVP, DDP.

Young Plan

Jun 7, 1929

This image is significant as it depicts the reduced reparation payments that resulted from the Young Plan.

Beginning of Great Depression

Aug 1, 1929

The exponential decrease of the arrow is significant as it represents the crash American stock markets experienced at the beginning of the Great Depression. The man to the side represents Germany who is in dismay since they are dependent on American loans.

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

Jan 9, 1933

This image is significant as it represents the agreement Von Papen and Hitler made in attempts to gain power and improve Germany.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

This picture displays Hitler becoming Chancellor of Germany.