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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
On November 9, 1918, the German Revolution led to the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II, marking the end of the German monarchy and the beginning of the Weimar Republic. This picture is a good fit because it perfectly displays where and how the Kaiser abdicated. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
On November 10, 1918, the Ebert-Groener Pact was agreed upon, wherein Friedrich Ebert, leader of the provisional government, and General Wilhelm Groener, of the German Army, cooperated to support the government against communist uprisings. This picture well displays who signed the pact at the time. -
Armistice ending WW I
The Armistice ending World War I was signed on November 11, 1918, halting the fighting on the Western Front and leading to the cessation of hostilities. This picture perfectly displays the news that people saw in the paper about the ending of the armistice and how much of a bid deal it was. -
Spartacist Revolt
The Spartacist Revolt, a communist uprising in Berlin aiming to establish a socialist state, took place from January 5 to January 12, 1919, but was ultimately suppressed. This picture was chosen because it displays the chaos that occurred during the revolt. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
The Bavarian Soviet Republic, a short-lived socialist state in Bavaria, existed from April 6 to May 3, 1919, before being overthrown by the Freikorps and the German Army. This picture was chosen because it displays how people didn't like the republic. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
Signed on June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I, imposing severe reparations and territorial losses on Germany, which led to economic hardship and political instability. This picture was chosen because it displays the amount of leaders at the signing of the treaty of Versailles, showing how important it was. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
The Weimar Republic was officially established on August 11, 1919, with the adoption of the Weimar Constitution, creating a democratic government in Germany This picture well displays how big of a deal the formation of the Weimar Republic was. -
Kapp Putsch
The Kapp Putsch was a failed coup attempt by right-wing factions in Germany, led by Wolfgang Kapp, from March 13 to March 17, 1920, aiming to overthrow the Weimar Republic and establish an autocratic government. This picture was chosen because it best displays how many people didn't like the German national government. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
The (Red) Ruhr Uprising was a communist-led rebellion in Germany's Ruhr region from 1920 to 1921, aiming to resist the French and Belgian occupation and assert workers' control. We chose this image primarily due to the emphasis of the arming of indiviudals which represents the violent approaches to resist the french and belgians in the invasion of Ruhr. -
Rapallo Treaty
The Rapallo Treaty, signed in 1922, restored diplomatic and economic relations between Soviet Russia and Weimar Germany, promoting trade and military cooperation. I chose this picture because it accurately portrays the secret treaty of Rapallo between the German and Russian people holding an alliance because of the handshake and both groups of people depicted in the image. -
Beer Hall Putsch
The Beer Hall Putsch was a failed coup attempt led by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Munich in 1923, aiming to overthrow the Weimar Republic government. We chose this picture because it shows Adolf hitler as well as the nazi party, putting on an attack against the weimar government to seize power and control over germany -
Occupation of Ruhr by France and Belgium
The Occupation of the Ruhr (1923-1925) refers to the French and Belgian military occupation of Germany's industrial Ruhr region in response to Germany's failure to meet reparation payments. This image was chosen because it shows the harsh working conditions in the Ruhr in germany during this time as freedoms were limited and workers were forced to work for the benefit of the french and belgian people. -
Dawes plan
The Dawes Plan, implemented in 1924, was an international agreement that restructured Germany's reparation payments and provided foreign loans to promote economic stability in the Weimar Republic. This image was selected for the dawes plan because it accurately and clearly depicts how the dawes plan would function and work. It also portrays how the loaning system from the US would work for germany. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
A coalition of the Social Democratic Party, the Centre Party, and the Democratic Party. These were the largest moderate parties of Weimar Germany, and often combined forces to pass registration that would preserve the republic and protect against extremists. The image here is relevant because it shows the second Muler cabinet which features members of the coalition. -
Hyperinflation crisis
The Hyperinflation Crisis (1921-1924) in Germany was characterized by rapid and uncontrollable inflation of the German currency, leading to economic instability and a decline in living standards. We chose this image because it symbolizes the sole cause of the hyperinflation in Germany which was due to the excess printing of money therefore rendering the money as worthless. -
Introduction of retenmark
he Rentenmark was a temporary currency introduced in Germany in 1923 as a transitional measure to stabilize the economy and combat hyperinflation. We chose this picture because it is a portrait of stresseman. This is the man responsible for introducing the retenmark which improved the country's wellbeing significantly. -
Weimar Golden age
The Weimar Golden Age refers to a period of cultural and intellectual flourishing in Germany during the Weimar Republic (1919-1933), marked by advancements in art, literature, music, and science. We chose this image because the man responsible for the weimar golden age of great prosperity is Gustav Stresseman, as he negotiated for reparation and increased the value of money and etc. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
After winning both the primary and secondary election in April 1925, Hindenburg became the successor to Ebert, and the second ever President of the Weimar Republic.
This image shows the popularity of Hindenburg during the 2nd round of presidential elections, showing his popularity. -
Locarno Treaty
The Locarno Treaty was a series of agreements whereby Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain, and Italy mutually guaranteed peace in western Europe.
This image shows how many government officials across europe met to organize permanent peace across the continent. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
A treaty signed by Germany and the Soviet Union to pledge non aggression of the countries in the event of a different country attacking one of them.
The image selected shows the officials of both governments meeting to come to an agreement -
German Entrance into League of Nations
Germany became a member of the League of Nations with a permanent seat in the council in September 8th 1926 following the Locarno Pact made the year before which ensured Germany's acceptance of the post great war's western borders. This resulted in further treaties until membership was granted.
The image is of a letter written by Gustav Stresemann regarding Germany's membership into the League. It is important because it shows how the German Chancellor at the time worked to admit his country in. -
The Young Plan
The second renegotiation of Germany’s World War I reparation payments, which replaced the Dawes plan and further lowered Germany's reparations payments.
This image is relevant because it shows Owen D. Young, the economist who set up the Young Plan. -
Beginning of Great Depression
In October 1929 the global stock market crashed after Wall Street brokers began withdrawing their shares, billions of stock value were lost, and the world saw a massive economic downturn, since the U.S. wanted their lent money back, Germany saw an intense economic downturn. The image here is relevant because it shows Germans lined up impoverished due to the recession. -
Von Papen’s Deal With Hitler
Von Papen was the ex-chancellor of Germany. He began to meet with Hitler to encourage him to become chancellor. Von Papen then contacted Von Hindenberg and told him that the two of them could control Hitler. Hitler met with Von Popen to discuss becoming chancellor on January 4th 1933. This image is relevant because it shows Hitler with Von Poppen, showing their relationship. -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
On January 30th, 1933 Hitler was appointed as chancellor of the Weimar Republic following Von Papen's convincing of Hindenberg. This photo is relevant because it shows Hitler on the day of his coronation looking out of his window, showing the massive public support he had.