Weimar Timeline

Bavarian Soviet Revolt

1918

I chose this photo because it shows the small group of leftist revolutionaries and how they attempted to revolt, and how they could easily be overpowered by conservatives/nationalists/Freikorps

German Revolution and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Nov 9, 1918

I chose this photo because it represents the severity and significance of Wilhelm’s abdication, and how it impacted the state of Germany

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1918

This photo shows the collaboration between Ebert and Groener, and how they worked together to create an agreement favoring military superiority.

Armistice Ending WW1

Nov 11, 1918

This photo shows the societal agitation towards the armistice and how badly Germany reacted to being punished after the armistice

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

1919

I chose this photo because it shows the national assembly and how large of a group came together to form the Weimar coalition

Spartacist Revolt

1919

I chose this photo because it conveys the brutality and severity of the revolt and the brutality that German society faced regularly

treaty of Versailles and Results for Germany

Apr 28, 1919

I chose this photo because it shows the effects that the treaty had on the banks, and how the economic downturn of Germany was heavily due to the punishments within the Treaty of Versailles alongside societal unrest and distrust in the economic state.

Kapp Putsch

1920

I chose this photo cause it shows the power it had and how it spread around

Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

I chose this cause i like how it showed them power they had as they are handing the weapons to the followers giving them more people to fear them

Hyperinflation Crisi

1921

I chose this because it shows how it affected the peole and they had to increase princes and stocks

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1921

I choose this picture because it represents peace within the countries apart of the treaty seen through their joyful expressions.

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

I chose this photo as its showing the secret meetings many leaders had regarding the treaty

Weimar Golden Age

1923

I choose this image because it represents how Germany flourished culturally through music, art, and dance.

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

1923

I chose this photo because it reprsents the armies and the amount of people France sent to invade

Beer Hall Putsch

1923

I chose this photo because it shows how they had power marching through the city and how hitler i sin the crowd shows how he had a hold on people

Introduction of Retenmark

Nov 20, 1923

I choose this image because it is a visual representation of what the new Rentenmark looked like.

Election of President Von Hindenburg

Mar 29, 1924

I choose this picture because it simply is a representation of Von Hindenburg in position of power.

Dawe's Plan

Apr 3, 1924

I choose this image because it is a representation of how the Dawe’s plan created a positive feedback loop that helped control the aggressive reparation payments.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

I choose this political cartoon because it is a representation of how Stresemann is accomplishing so many things such as the Locarno pact and is only looking to reach success.

German Entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

I chose this photo because it represents the total countries involved and is the symbol that represents it as a whole.

Beginning of The Great Depression

Oct 24, 1928

I chose this photo as it represents the initial panic of the unemployed.

Young Plan

1929

I chose this photo as it portrays the bag of money sitting on top of Germany, while the man underneath not seeming to care.

Grand Coalition Weimar Germany

1929

I chose this picture of Stresemann to portray his leadership and support to help Germany.

Von Papen's deal with Hitler

Jan 9, 1933

I chose this photo as it shows the 2 men standing next to each other, it portrays how the men could collaborate effectively

Hitler Becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

I chose this photo as it represents Hitler being appointed into power as chancellor.