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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
A tumbling crown captures the sudden collapse of imperial rule in Germany. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
A shadowy handshake illustrates the secretive military-democratic alliance. -
Armistice ending WWI
A white flag represents Germany’s military defeat and forced ceasefire -
Spartacist Revolt
A cracked red star reflects the failed communist uprising and its suppression. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
Red smoke symbolizes radical leftist flare-ups in postwar Germany. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
Unbalanced scales represent the treaty’s crushing reparations and blame. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
A fragile sapling shows hope for democracy growing from war-torn roots. -
Kapp Putsch
Severed strings show the military's failed attempt to control the state. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
Burning factories reflect workers’ rebellion in Germany’s industrial heart. -
Rapallo Treaty
A sly handshake between enemies portrays their quiet collaboration. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
Locked gates symbolize halted industry under foreign occupation. -
Beer Hall Putsch
A toppled beer mug captures the chaos and failure of Hitler’s coup. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
A "reset" icon represents the economic restart via a new stable currency. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
A printer shows how Germany’s currency spiraled out of control. -
Weimar Golden Age
A couple dancing in a cabaret captures the cultural and economic vibrancy. -
Dawes Plan
A financial band-aid reflects short-term U.S. aid for a wounded economy. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
The old ballot box casting a vote highlights the tension between democracy and old power. -
Locarno Treaty
A handshake over a map symbolizes peaceful diplomacy and restored trust. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
Mirror hands show Germany duplicating the Rapallo relationship under a new name. -
German entrance into League of Nations
A welcome mat represents Germany’s reintegration into global politics. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
A delicate Jenga tower reflects unstable unity among diverse parties. -
Young Plan
A financial calculator symbolizes adjusted, long-term reparations math. -
Beginning of Great Depression
A plunging graph captures the sudden global financial collapse. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
A handshake with a hidden sting warns of underestimating Hitler’s rise. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
The door to hell represents the end of democracy and the start of the Nazi Party's rule.