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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
The German Revolution of 1918 started with a mutiny within the Imperial Navy during WW1 and continued with political unrest in the nation. In the end Kaiser Wilhem II was abdicated from his position on November 9, 1918. This photo represents how significant the Kaiser’s abdication was around the world as it was published in an English newspaper and impacted public opinion of Germany. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
The Ebert–Groener pact was between Friedrich Ebert and Wilhelm Groener, German Chancellor, on November 10, 1918 where Ebert was presented with the loyalty of the nation’s armed forces. This photo was picked to show what Friedrich Ebert looked like during WW1 and around the time the pact was signed. -
Armistice ending WW I
The armistice was signed on November 11, 1918 between the Allies and Germany which not only ended WW1, but also was a major defeat for Germany as they suffered the most as a result of the war This photo was chosen to represent the day the German delegation met with the Allies to sign the armistice which marked the end of WW1. -
Spartacist Revolt
The Spartacist Revolt was an uprising in Berlin that consisted of left-wing supporters from the KPD as a power struggle with the SDP from January 5-12, 1919 with the revolt ending due to government troops. This photo was picked to present how the Weimar government wanted their troops to threaten those involved with the uprising. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
Bavarian Soviet Republic was a socialist state formed in Bavaria on April 7, 1919 during the German Revolution of 1918-19, but was taken over by the Freikorps, the German Army, a month later. This photo represents the state during its time before it was taken over by German. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
As the SDP rose in popularity in Germany, Friedrich Ebert and the Reichstag put the Weimar constitution into effect on August 11, 1919 which created a new republic through a parliamentary system. This photo was picked to showcase one of the meetings of this government in 1927 and how big the support of the SDP grew since the beginning. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
Originally signed June 28 1919, Germany signed it at Paris Jan. 20 1920, called an end to WWI. It gave away some German territory to neighboring countries including France and Poland, required to pay reparations, and their military power restricted This photo was chosen as it shows in a visual and comparative way some of the territory Germany lost because of the Treaty of Versailles as an in comparison to their state of territory before. -
Kapp Putsch
March 13 1920; led by Wolfgang Kapp, an attempted coup that aimed to overthrow the SPD Weimar republic. Partnered with General Luttwitz, they seized Berlin, Kapp named chancellor and aimed to establish a new right of center nationalist government. This photo was chosen because this is Wolfgang Kapp, the face and name of the Kapp Putsch. It was his anger that led to his urge for the overthrow -
(red) Ruhr Uprising
March 17-April 20 1920; filled with left wing workers,by march 22 had taken over the largest cities in Ruhr and disarmed the Putschists. In april government troops were sent to violently suppress the revolt. This picture was chosen to show how those who filled the army in which conquered the Putschists were regular working class and still accomplished such without the most trained and resourced army. -
Rapallo Treaty
April 16 1922; Signed between Germany and the Russian Socialist federated Soviet Republic, abandoning the financial and territorial disputes that were claimed between the two after WWI and in the Treaty of Brest-Livok. I chose this picture because it shows the peaceful interactions and relationship between the Germans and Russians when it came to agreeing and signing this Treaty. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
Failing to pay war reparations with lack of resources to trade and make money, Germany printed more money to pay causing hyperinflation and Germany money now losing value. Assistance from American banks was needed to borrow gold bonds and Stressamen’s new currency. This picture was chosen to the relationship between Germany and the other countries watching germany “drown” in hyperinflation and economic downfall with the life vest labeled loan. that was what they pleaded for to American Banks. -
Occupation of the Rurh by France and Belguim
Jan. 11 1923-Aug. 25 1925; In response to Germany’s failure to pay reparations France and Belgium militarily invaded with 60,000 troops and seized the Ruhr, increasing the amount of right-wing revolts and movements within Germany and a downfall of Germany’s economy. This picture was chosen as it shows an example of a strike that the Germans were encouraging as to not help France and Belgium gain resources through their workforce. -
Beer Hall Putsch
The Beer Hall Putsch was a failed coup by Adolf Hitler and other Nazis in an attempt to seize power that ultimately made Hitler a nationally known figure; however, this led him to want to take power through legal ways.
This photo was chosen as it significantly represents the Nazi leader along with other participants of the coup. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
The Rentenmark was the new currency created by Gustav Stresemann in order to fix the hyperinflation in the country.
This image is significant as it depicts how the new currency looked like. -
Weimar Golden Age
The Weimar Golden Age occurred between 1924 to late 1929, which was a time of improved efficiency economically, culturally, and politically due to Stresemann’s as well as Dawes’ implementations.
This image is significant as the art depicts an interpretation of what life looked like at the time, demonstrating a happy and high-quality view. -
Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan was an agreement between Germany and the Allies, agreeing for easier terms for Germany while paying reparations.
This image is important as it depicts Charles G. Dawes, the founder of this significant plan. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
The president was elected as the second president of the Weimar Republic; however, his term involved immense amounts of economic problems, instability, and led Hitler gaining power.
This image is significant as it portrays the president who is blamed for Hitler’s rise of power in Germany. -
Locarno Treaty
The Locarno Treaty was intended to secure European borders, have Germany agree to French borders, and ensure peace among the countries.
This image is significant as it depicts the different representatives of Britain, Germany, and France. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
Allowed Germany and the Soviet Union to pledge neutrality in the event of an attack on the other by a third party for five years and reaffirmed the German-Soviet Treaty of Rapallo This photo shows demonstrates the idea that this agreement was very formal, not secretive, and was intended to be followed. -
German entrance into League of Nations
Germany was admitted to the League of Nations through a resolution. This photo is a larger scale representation of the League to demonstrate how many countries were in this organization and how useful it could have been to Germany. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
A term used for a coalition by Gustav Stresemann who re-united these parties to work together in the time of crisis and to eliminate hyperinflation. That included the Social Democratic Party, SPD, the Catholic Centre Party and the liberal parties Democratic Party, DDP and People's Party, DVP. This photo represents the event because it represents the true intent of Stresemann by making this group as it was a way he thought could save the German Democracy. -
Young Plan
A program for settling Germany's World War I reparations. This photo represents this event well because it shows a picture of the founder, Owen Young and the pride he takes in coming up with a "solution". -
Beginning of Great Depression
It began after the stock market crash, which sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors. This picture represents the event because it is a sculpture depicting a Great Depression breadline at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Washington, D.C which is translated to how people lived their lives around the world. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
In the federal election, the Nazis won 37.3% of the popular vote, going up by 19 percent, becoming the largest party in the Reichstag. This image represents the event because it shows Adolf Hitler addressing the Reichstag on 23 March 1933 using his charismatic leadership to promise to not to threaten the Reichstag, the President, the States or the Churches if granted the emergency powers. -
Von Papen’s deal with Hitler
Von Papen held talks with Hitler making a deal that he would persuade Hindenburg to make Hitler chancellor if he got vice-chancellor. This picture represents the event because it demonstrates the power that Hitler took over after this agreement and why Hindenburg did not want to make him chancellor in the first place.
