Weimar Germany

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Oct 29, 1918

This image relates to the event as it is one of the many protests that occurred at the time, depicting the hammer and symbol, indicating the views at the time.

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 9, 1918

This picture of Freidrich Ebert is significant to the Ebert-Groener Pact as Ebert was one of the individuals who initiated the pact

Armistice ending WW I

Nov 11, 1918

This newspaper article is significant to the Armistice ending WWI as it shows how Germany had little choice in terms of the armistice.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

This image relates to the Spartacist Revolt as it shows the Freikorps who effectively shut down the revolt within a span of 7 days.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 6, 1919

This cartoon relates to the Bavarian Soviet Republic as it shows the party's ambition to take control Bavaria, which would've given them a significant role in the government

Treaty of Versailles and results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

this picture shows the immense amount of money in reparations that Germany owed to the nations after the signing of the treaty. they were forced to take the blame and pay this large amount of money that they did not have.

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Aug 11, 1919

This picture is relevant to the formation of the Weimar Republic/Constitution since the leaders of it are all pictured. Showing the significance of the formation overall.

(red) Ruhr Uprising

1920

this image shows the revolt and protest from the left wing workers on the government. showing how they did not like the circumstances.

Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

this image shows the people gathering in attempt to overthrow the government. also showing the attempted force and weaponry to take control

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

this is a political cartoon about the Rapallo Treaty. It shows how Germany and more specifically the Nazi party on the right wing, showing how after the treaty Hitler comes into power.

Weimar Golden Age

1923

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

1923

this image is a political cartoon about the occupation. It signifies how the Nationalists (Germans) are trying to infiltrate the Ruhr but the French are pre-occupied and protecting the land.

hyperinflation crisis

1923

this image shows the children playing and building with stacks of money because of the inflation, it was essentially useless. the inflation grew to $1:1,000,000,000,000 so Germany could not pay their debts and money was not backed up by gold and was therefore invaluable.

Weimar Golden Age

Jan 1, 1923

This photo depicts the celebration of German culture during the Weimar Golden Age in all its glory.

Beer-Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

this image is a political cartoon showing how because of this event the Nazis are trying to overthrow the government and are gaining the appeal of fellow Germans and rising to the top.

Introduction of the Rentenmark

Nov 15, 1923

The image depicts a single rentenmark with more purchasing power than millions of the previous German mark.

Dawes Plan Proposed

Apr 1, 1924

This image depicts the practice of the Dawes plan and the allies' involvement in Germany's economy.

Von Hindenburg Elected

Mar 29, 1925

This image shows the new president in his military uniform, revealing his rightist tendencies that would be key to his policies.

Treaty of Locarno

Dec 1, 1925

This image depicts how the Locarno Pact was a step closer to peace for Europe but was still a long ways away from disarmament.

Treaty of Locarno

Dec 1, 1925

This image depicts how the Locarno Pact was a step closer to peace for Europe but was still a long ways away from disarmament.

Treaty of Berlin 1926

Apr 24, 1926

This image shows the German and Soviet cooperation. Their happy expressions reveal that both parties were pleased with this treaty and was made in the spirit of peace.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

Under the Weimar Republic, through resolution passed on 8 September 1926. As seen in this image the unanimous vote deemed Germany able to finally be part of he League of Nations.

Young Plan

1929

It was a program for settling Germany's World War I reparations. It was written in August 1929 and formally adopted in 1930. In this cartoon the people accepting germanys reparations are represented.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

1930

grand coalition was used for a coalition that included the Social Democratic Party, SPD, the Catholic Centre Party and the liberal parties Democratic Party, DDP and People's Party, DVP. This picture represents how democracy was settling in the parties and taking power.

Beginning of Great Depression

1932

severe economic downturn that forces businesses to decrease production and lay off workers. Germany felt the effects of the depression almost immediately. By 1932, 6 million Germans were unemployed. In the image it is seen that there are so many unemployed that free food is being provided.

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

1933

Hindenburg appointed Hitler as chancellor and Papen as vice-chancellor in 1933 in a cabinet ostensibly not under Nazi Party domination. In the image it is seen how they are conversing, making plans for chancellor.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

1933

Hindenburg's son, the former chancellor Franz von Papen, and Hitler – Hindenburg acquiesced and on 30 January 1933, he formally appointed Adolf Hitler as Germany's new chancellor.