Weimar Germany Timeline

German Revolution and Kaiser Wilhelm II Abdicates

1918

The image shows the Kaiser fleeing from his duties after the Revolution.

Formation of Weimar republic/constitution

Feb 6, 1918

The image shows what the German politicians were hoping would come out of the new republic.

Ebert Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1918

The image shows Ebert and Groener and how they felt about the pact

Armistice ending WWI

Nov 11, 1918

The image shows Germany being held at gun point for the armistice

Spartacist revolt

Jan 5, 1919

The image shows a newspaper from the time of the revolt and what happened to the leaders

Bavarian soviet Republic

Apr 6, 1919

The picture shows what areas tried to revolt in Germany

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

The image shows how Germany felt about the peace terms from Versailles, how it felt forced and unfair.

(Red) Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

This photo shows members of the Reichswehr laying over members of the Ruhr Army -at some point in April of 1920- that they've killed in the bloody uprising.

Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

The image is a real photo from the Kapp Putsch showing how strong the military was.

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 9, 1922

This photo shows a french soldier standing in a train car of resources whilst he is in the Ruhr. The main reason that France and Germany invaded the Ruhr was that Germany missed a reparation payment of resources, which is why this photo is significant.

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

This photo shows the masterminds behind the Rapallo Pact after the treaty had been signed. A few people included are Joseph Wirth, and Georgi Chicherin, who were the Chancellor of Germany and the Russian foreign minister respectively.

Hyperinflation Crisis of 1923

Jan 20, 1923

This photo shows a German banker counting stacks of money that have been printed. Because of the large amount of money in circulation, the value of the currency dropped incredibly, leading to a state of hyperinflation in the whole country.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

This photograph shows scores of NSDAP members marching in line in the city of Munich. This march, however, was poorly organized and ultimately led to Hitler's imprisonment - albeit for one year out of the whole fivec year sentence -.

Introduction of the Rentenmark

Nov 20, 1923

This photo shows a bill of a Rentenmark which was established by Gustav Stresemann and tied to the value of gold, making it far more valuable than the previous mark which was essentially worthless.

Weimar Golden Age

1924

This photo shows the extravagant culture of German citizens during the years 1924-1929. Life significantly improved for many people during these years, and entertainment and fashion boomed in popularity.

Dawes Plan

Aug 16, 1924

This is a portrait of Charles Dawes, who headed the committee in charge of organizing the logistics of the reparations to be paid by Germany, and who the Dawes plan is named after.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

1925

I chose this image because it shows the leaders of the Grand Coalition.

Election of President von Hindenburg

Apr 10, 1925

I chose this image because it is a primary source that shows HIndenburg being elected, how many people voted for him, and how some reacted to his election.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

I chose this image because it is a primary photo of the actual area where the Locarno Treaty was thought of and signed.

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

I chose this image because it shows everyone that was present when the Treaty of Berlin was signed.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

I chose this image because it shows Germany official being elected into the LoN, a statement from Germany about them being allowed to join, and the reaction from a country of Germany being allowed into the LoN.

Young Plan

1929

I chose this image because it shows the committee who created and signed the official Young Plan.

Beginning of Great Depression

Oct 24, 1929

I chose this image because although this is an image of unemployment in the USA, it can also be used to symbolized the unemployment around the world.

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

Jan 4, 1933

I chose this image of Von Papen and Adolf Hitler being close because, since there are no official images of Von Papen and Hitler's secret meeting, this image can symbolize the relationship between the two.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

I chose this image because it shows Hitler shaking the hand of President Hindenburg as he is being elected Chancellor of Germany.