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I chose this picture because it shows the true mass of the revolution which led to the Kaiser's abdication -
i chose this picture because it shows the entirety of the new Weimar congress, an entity which was now responsible for overseeing and regulating the German society -
I chose this picture of the German army as it shows the pact's significance as an agreement to prevent leftist uprising through the military -
I chose this picture because it shows the sheer impact of the war. specifically, the name in itself, "the great war" shows the amount of entities involved in the conflict, and the amount of relief the armistice caused -
I chose this picture because it shows the reality of the revolt, as if one was found supporting the opposition, they were executed on sight -
I chose this picture as it shows the amount of the german nation that was taken into the republic, so it was imperative to get it back -
I chose this picture because it shows the amount of delegates in the treaty's process, and how the Germans were almost forced into its signing. -
I chose this picture as it shows the nature of the uprising, as seen in the soldiers in the street, surrounded by people in the middle of the city -
I chose this picture as it shows how quick and sudden the French occupation happened, and how the people's uprising affected both parties -
German and Soviet Union representatives meeting to discuss how they will both renounce their financial and territorial claims against each other -
Image depicts all the money Germany printed, devaluing the Mark leading to their hyperinflation crisis -
Soldier telling German man to work but he is refusing as they have invaded the Ruhr. -
Hitler leading his followers into Munich in attempt to force their way in to a political meeting at a beer hall, failing -
New currency of Germany after the old one has lost all of its value, new currency is backed by gold -
Germans partying since the introduction of the new currency, cultural and economic life has been booming -
Meeting between the Allies and Germany reducing Germany's annual reparation payments -
Belgium and France pledging to not violate Germany's western borders -
Paul Von Hindenburg (independent candidate) is elected as President of Germany after beating Wilhelm Marx of the Centre Party and Ernst Thälmann of the KDP. The image shows the key areas to Von Hindenburg's win in the decisive 2nd round. -
Treaty signed between Germany and the Soviet Union promising neutrality on behalf of one another for 5 years in the cause of an attack. The image shows German and Soviet representatives that took part in this treaty. -
Germany is re-admitted into the League of Nations upon agreement within the Allies and granted numerous powers in the Council of the League. The image shows a meeting within the league that led to Germany eventually being re-admitted. -
Coalition formed under Chancellor Gustav Stresemann consisting of SPD, Centre Party, DDP, and DVP. The image consists of representatives of all four parties of the Grand Coalition. -
A plan led by US Banker Owen Young, and other financial experts, which led to a reduced amount of reparations Germany had to pay for their war crimes. This image Owen Young (in the center) and other officials signing the documentations of the plan. -
The Wall Street stock market crash in the U.S. led to a gradual increase of economic downturn worldwide with many investors and businesses losing money. The image depicts the immediate effect the depression had in Germany. -
With this deal, Von Papen agrees to be Vice-Chancellor under Hitler and the Nazi Party. The image shows Von Papen and Hitler heading to the opening of the Reichstag, a major event in the Nazi's consolidation of power in Germany. -
The image shows Hitler being formally accepted as Chancellor of Germany by President Von Hindenburg