-
German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm Resigns
I choose a picture of the sun rising, as when Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated his throne due to munities and unrest, it marked the beginning of a new era for Germany. This era was the rise of Weimar Germany. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
The Ebert-Groener Pact was a compromise between 2 individuals representing the government and the military. This Pact signifies the collaboration between parliament, military, and political groups within Weimar Germany. -
Armistice ends World War I
The Armistice marked the ending of fighting in WW1 on the Western Front. While it signified peace between the countries, it was unclear/questioned whether international peace would actually be reached, especially with Germany. -
Spartacist Revolt
The Spartacist Revolt caused deep tensions and distrust in the Weimar government and leftist groups. This explains why there was so much support in Germany for extremist political parties, like later seen with Nazism and communism. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
The Bavarian Soviet Republic was created by a group of communists from Germany, and was an unrecognized socialist state. This picture is a clock, as the Republic was very short-lived (about 3 weeks) -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles's was like a heavy weight on Germany's back. The nation had heavy reparations to pay, causing economic troubles, a weakened military, and loss of territory. Many historians blame the struggles of Germany and rise of Hitler on the Treaty's harsh requirements. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
(This date is when the constitution was adopted) The creation of the Weimar Republic and the Weimar Constitution indicated that Germany was on a more democratic path for government. This is seen with the creation of a parliamentary republic with a president, Reichstag (parliament), and chancellor. -
Kapp Putsch
The right-winged leaders of this coup wanted to overthrow the Weimar government. They did so in attempts to avoid reparations of Treaty of Versailles (avoidance represented in picture). The coup was unsuccessful and violent. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
This revolt was triggered by the Kapp Putsch, and was the left-winged workers' revolt in the Ruhr. -
Rapallo Treaty
This treaty was between Germany and the Soviet Union. The picture represents making repairs, as the treaty made repairs in the relationship between the Soviet Union and Germany through establishing diplomatic relations and economic cooperation.. -
The Hyperinflation Crisis
After printing mass amounts of money, the German government now had a Hyperinflation crisis. The government printed money to cover up war debt and pay workers who were on strike in the Ruhr. -
Occupation of the Ruhr
When French and Belgian troops occupied the Ruhr, a large German industrial city , due to not paying Reparations, German workers peacefully protested. This indirectly led to hyperinflation, as because workers were not being paid, the government printed more money to pay them. -
Beer Hall Putsch
This Putsch was also known as the Munich Putsch. Hitler and his followers attempted to overthrow the Munich government. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
The Rentenmark was introduced to stabilize prices in Germany and help the money rise in value. This connects to the photo as it is seen as a hero of German economic society as heroes usually save people or objects from dangerous positions to stabilize the situation, much like the Rentenmark did. It was the starting point of better economic conditions. -
Weimar Golden Age
The Weimar Golden Age was the period of cultural and economic prosperity in Germany after the devastating hyperinflation crisis. It connects to this photo as the German people are finally allowed to chill like the guy on the moon, but it is not permanent just like how the guy will eventually have to go back to Earth. -
Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan was essentially a cycle of the transfer of money to help Germany repay its reparations. America would loan money to Germany, Germany would pay their reparations to Britain and France, and they sent the money back to America to repay their loans. This connects to the photo as just like how the Dawes Plan is a cycle of giving and getting money, the recycle logo also represents the continuous cycle of reducing, reusing, and recycling. -
Locarno Treaty
The Locarno Treaty aimed to secure peace in Western Europe. This photo of the G7 connects to the Locarno Treaty as the Locarno Treaty is a series of agreements by 7 nations discussing a particular problem, much like the G7 which addresses economic and monetary issues. -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union was a neutrality pact between Germany and the Soviet Union. This photo relates to the treaty as it is showing how even though the two are fighting one is remaning neutral. This can represent one of the countries going into war with a third party and the other remaining neutral. -
German entrance into League of Nations
Germany was finally allowed to enter the League of Nation after Stresseman was able to improve Germany's international relations. The picture represents that as it shows somone who is excited to enter the door like some Germans were to finally be apart of the League. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
The Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany was forming mainly pro-democratic parties to defend against the left and right radical parties. This coalition connects to the photo as the mismatched puzzles represent the different political parties and their different beliefs and views not really working together. The puzzle is about to collapse also representing how although the coalition aimed to stabilize the republic it was always on the verge to collapse. -
Young Plan
The Young Plan led to reducing the German reparation payment to 121 billion and extending the time period to 59 years to pay. This connects to the photo because it shows how an enzyme adjusts or goes through conformational change to better fit the active site, just as how the Young Plan created new rules to better fit the German nation. -
Beginning of Great Depression
Germany was so heavily reliant on U.S. loans, so when the Wall Street crash occurred, Germany was heavily impacted economically. This connects to the photo as the coins symbolize a fragile economy that is built on loans and debt and the coins getting knocked down one by one represent the Wall Street crash setting off a chain of economic disaster. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
After his first 7 year term, Hindenberg ran again and won against the NSDAP and KPD with 49.6% of the votes. This connects to the photo as just like Hindenberg, Obama also ran for his 2nd four-year term and won against the other parties. They both made successful policies in their own nations. -
Von Papen’s deal with Hitler
Both Von Papen and Hitler striked a deal to bring Hitler to power as chancellor and Von Paten as vice chancellor. This connects to the photo as chess symbolizes manipulation and tactic, which is what both Hitler and Von Papen were using when creating this deal. Also the two kings represent two powerful players negotiating and competing for control much like Hitler and Von Papen were. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
Hitler was appointed chancellor by President Hindenburg after Von Papen's persuasion. This event connects to the photo as after he was elected, there were no more chancellors and it is the end of German democracy. This led to years of dictatorship and many more devastating events for the Germans.