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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
I chose this photo because it is a newspaper form 1918 that literally paints Wilhelm in a bad light. His face is mostly made up of shadows, reflecting his audience's disliking towards him...which ultimately led him to quit. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
I chose this image because the amount of people at the National Assembly reflects the democratic nature of the Weimar Republic. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
I chose this picture because it shows the presence of disciplinary powers/actions in 1918 Germany, especially after the Ebert-Groener Pact, which promised government action against leftist uprisings. -
Armistice ending WWI
I chose this photo because it shows the emotional value of the Armistice. People all over the world celebrated this moment in time. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
The men wearing red accents are those apart of the Bavarian Soviet Republic. The majority of Germans during the Weimar Republic were against council republics, and this image perfectly paints this majority with men aiming their guns at the right-wing men from all different areas of the painting. -
Spartacist Revolt
Despite its blurriness, this picture effectively portrays the intensity of both parties during the uprising that led to violence. The Social Democratic Party of Germany was strongly against setting up a council republic. -
Treaty of Versailles and results for Germany
This photo was chosen because it depicts the "Big Four" of the talks at Versailles: Lloyd George of Britain, Woodrow Wilson of the US, Vittorio Orlando of Italy, and George Clemenceau of France. Most notably, this team does not include Germany, which represents that they had zero say in the negotiations at Versailles. -
Kapp Putsch
I chose this image because it depicts the massive workers' strikes that took place across Germany after the Kapp Putsch. It shows that the majority of the population did not agree with the Kapp Putsch and had faith in the Republic. -
Ruhr Uprising
I chose this image because it shows Ruhr Army soldiers in Dortmund. The image is significant because it shows the extent to which people with similar communist ideals could now join and fight against the right-wing putsch; they were united by their opposition to the coup. It represents the power struggle between far left and far right. -
Rapallo Treaty
I chose this image because it is a German propaganda poster that depicts Germany and Russia rising out of their "coffin" because of the Rapallo Treaty. It shows how the countries were able to end their isolation and build a new diplomatic relationship because of the treaty and gain prosperity after WW1 -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
This pictures shows Willy Brandt, and Kurt Georg Kiesinger, with then chancellor Helmut Schmidt. It is them 10 years after the signing of the coalition but it shows how the failure of the coalition forced them back together some way or another. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
This picture was chosen as it depicts a Rentenmark, the new currency that helped end the hyperinflation crisis -
Weimer Golden Age
This picture was chosen as it shows people having fun and enjoying themselves in what looks to be a public party. They are enjoying the new cultural changes happening and are embracing them. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
I chose this image because it shows a French soldier acting hostile towards a German civilian. During the occupation, civilians practiced passive resistance towards the occupiers in order to not worsen the tensions in the Ruhr region. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
I chose this image because it is symbolic of how worthless the German currency had become during the hyperinflation crisis. The woman pictured is using money as fuel in her home, demonstrating the carelessness people had towards money in the later half of 1923 as it was completely devalued. -
Beer Hall Putsch
This picture was chosen as it shows how Hitler was right in the middle of the putsch as it was happening as shows him as a man of the people. -
Dawes Plane
This picture was chosen as it shows what the Dawes Plan entailed. It shows the movement of the money and how it would help each country. -
Election of President von Hindenburg
This picture was chosen as it shows von Hindenburg, the man who won the election -
Locarno Treaty
This picture was chosen as it shows the three leaders, Stresemann, Chamberlain, and Briand, coming together to agree on an international treaty -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
I chose this photo because it shows the signing of the Treaty of Berlin between Weimar Germany and the Soviet Union in their pact of non-aggression and unity and it shows the significance of the moment despite the violent history between the two countries. -
German entrance into League of Nations
I chose this photo because it is a direct letter from Gustav Stresseman asking for membership into the League of Nations, this is a significant photo because it displays how Germany had been waiting to be introduced into the league for a long time and was looking to cooperate with the rest of the league. -
Beginning of Great Depression
This picture shows several citizens lining up outside a coffee shop for free food as the great depression left several people without any money for essentials like food. The photo displays the hard impact that the great depression had not only in America but around the world. -
Young Plan
This photo is of Owen Young who was the creator of the Young Plan and helped lead its implementation into the governmental system of Weimar Germany through the early 1930's. -
Von Papen's deal with Hitler
The picture I used here is of Van Papen and Hitler together at a meeting in Berlin. It displays how close Van Papen had to get to Hitler in order to get him into power. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
The image here shows Hitler shaking hands with president Hindenburg as he accepts the role of chancellor. This image is extremely significant because it marks the day that Hitler was truly able to gain power in the government and his start to a true dictatorship in Germany.