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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
On the November 9, 1918, he lost the support of the military. He was then forced to flee Germany to go to Holland. This is a picture of Kaiser Wilhelm in the newspaper showing his abdication. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
This was in November 10 of 1918. This pact assured Ebert the loyalty of the armed forces. This is simply just a picture of who Ebert was. -
Armistice ending WW I
This was on the 11th of November in 1918. This was signed at Le Francport near Compiègne, which ended World War I between the Allies and Germany. This is a picture of the armistice and what had happened with it in the newspaper. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
The "Grand Coalition" was coined to refer to Social Democratic Party, The Catholic Centre Party, and the Liberal's Democratic Party and this was significant as Weimar Germany brought these parties to work together in a time of crisis. -
Spartacist Revolt
This was a revolt meant to establish a communist state in Germany and destroy the Weimar Republic. This was during the days of the 5th to the 12th in January of 1919.This was a picture of the revolt taking place. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
This was on the 7th of April in 1919. This was a short lived socialist state. This is a picture of where this was located. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
Germany signs the Treaty of Versailles with no choice as everyone blamed them for starting WW1 --> a reparation as they give up and lose territories in Europe. Germany was left with limitations on how their military as number of men and the restrictions of submarines and air forces. Limit to only 6 ships.
This is image shows how the reparations are so much as suffocating Germany as a whole through the punishment given to them due to how they didn’t only harm them but other nations too. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
This was on August 11 in 1919. Friedrich Ebert, a member of the Social Democratic Party and the provisional president of the German Reichstag signed a new constitution creating the first parliamentary democracy in Germany. This was the signing of the new constitution. -
Kapp Putsch
As the people were humiliated at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles by Weimer Government Wolfgang Kapp a right-wing journalist decides to get rid of the Weimer Government to control the Freikorps to Berlin and be labeled as a new government However with a strike by Ebert and the German people, Kapp was limited which led to the Kapp leaving Berlin on March 17th
The image displays how honorably the people supporting Kapp were going within Berlin -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
The Red Army come out to fight the Putsch in Germany as they also fought the German Government to print out more money but all this did was lead to hyperinflation
The illustration of this image displays how the preparations were made to fight the other side that was against -
Rapallo Treaty
Signed by Germany and USSR in terms of the termination in international isolation which eventually scared France of being too soft on the Germans.
This image vaguely shows the meeting between the USSR and Germany of signing a possible deal that is shown even through the facial expressions of showing how possibly relieved they must be now. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
Ruhr a place part of Germany that had factories and the French and the Belgians wanted to control that place soon to pay the reparations but this occupation just made the economy in Germany collapse going through big inflation and major unemployment rate.
The picture displays the arrangement and the raid being involved through the French and Belgians coming to Germany to take back what was supposed to be “theirs” in regarding the reparations than the supply. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
This was the new German currency that was introduced in order to stop the Hyperinflation Crisis. This new currency was rather successful. This image is of the German Rentenmark -
Beer Hall Putsch
A failed government takeover by Hitler and the Nazi's in Munich, Bavaria. Hitler was sent to prison for 5 years, but served less than a year. This image is of the Nazi's carrying their flag in the Putsch. -
Weimar Golden Age
The Hyperinflation Crisis in German had ended, and now the economy and culture flourished. This was because of Stresemann and Dawes' economic policies. This image depicts people dancing to band music, displaying German culture. -
Dawes Plan
A change made so that Germany could start to pay the reparations from WW1. This was initiated by Charles G. Dawes, an American financer that negotiated with representatives from France, Belgium, Italy & Britain so that as long as Germany had a stable economy (supplied by the US), the reparation payments would start at 1 billion gold, and would grow from there. This image is a simplified visual of the Dawes Plan. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
During the Weimer Republic, people in poor conditions struggling to survive as there is an inability to produce and create a stable economy as millions of people such as the middle class and the retired ones have a loss in saving. Yes, loans were a thing at the time with the idea and values of helping those with debts.
The image represents how loads of cash are being printed with no consideration of how much hindering the 100%possiblity of inflation known as the Hyperinflation Crisis of 1923. -
Election of President Von Hidenburg
On March of 1925, Paul Von Hidenburg was elected as the second president of Germany and was the primary candidate of the coalition of the political right. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
After the death of Weimar President Friedrich Ebert, right-wing parties (especially the DNVP) advocated that Hindenburg ran for president. Election day was April 26, 1925, and Hindenburg won, and was sworn in May 12. This image is of President von Hindenburg -
Locarno Treaty
A treaty between Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain, & Italy for a mutual peace agreement in Europe. Germany agreed to this, as it solidified their geographical boundaries that Germany didn't like with the Versailles Treaty. This picture is of representatives agreeing on the Treaty -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
The Treaty of Berlin was signed in order to gain neutrality in the event of any attack committed by the third party for the next five party. Unlike many treaties before, this one was supported by the majority of political parties, even including those on the right. -
Germany's Entrance into The League of Nations
Germany was admitted into The League of Nations in 1926, where it's important to note that they were not an original member. By far, the most significant factor in Germany joining was that it was necessary for Germany to enter in order to initiate the Locarno pact in action. -
Beginning of The Great Depression
In August of 1929, the Wall Street Crash led to a worldwide depression. Germany was the most impacted due to the withdrawal of U.S loans, which crashed the country's economy. Unemployment rates went through the roof, consequently putting many Germans in poverty. -
Young Plan
The Young Plan was an attempt from former warline members to support the Weimar Government. In doing this, they would attempt to stabilize the economy and social workers. -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
Hitler was appointed Chancellor. With this power, he would be able to work his way towards the top of the government and become the leader of Germany and leading up to WW2 -
Van Pope's Deal with Hitler
Van Popen's deal with Hitler entailed letting him become Chancellor, allowing him to get power, however, this event would lead to Germany falling apart.
