Weimar Germany

  • Ebert-Groener Pact

    Ebert-Groener Pact

    Ebert promised the government to take action against left uprisings and Groener assured Ebert loyalty of armed forces.
  • German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II Resigns

    German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II Resigns

    The end of Hohenzollern dynasty rule in Prussia which triggered military loss and German revolution.
  • Armistice Ending WW1

    Armistice Ending WW1

    The ceasefire agreement that stopped the war between Germany and the Allies
  • Spartacist Revolt

    Spartacist Revolt

    Power struggle between supporters of provisional government versus communist arty.
  • Bavarian Soviet Republic

    Bavarian Soviet Republic

    Socialist state in Bavaria claimed by communists and anarchists.
  • Treaty of Versailles and Results for Germany

    Treaty of Versailles and Results for Germany

    Lost territories, limited military, and obligation to pay reparations.
  • Formation of  Weimar Republic/Constitution

    Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

    Established the Reichstag, chancellor, and the president.
  • Kapp Putsch

    Kapp Putsch

    Ruhr Germany, left wing workers revolt in response to Kapp Putsch
  • Red Ruhr Uprising

    Red Ruhr Uprising

    Workers protest Kapp Putsch
  • Weimar Golden Age

    Weimar Golden Age

    Economy boomed and cultural life flourished
  • Dawes Plan

    Dawes Plan

    Ended European diplomacy crisis but led Germany to economic instability
  • Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

    Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

    Included Social Democrat, Catholic Centre, Liberal Democratic and Peoples partes
  • Introduction of Rentenmark

    Introduction of Rentenmark

    Currency issued to end hyper-inflation of 1922-23 in Weimar
  • Locarno Treaty

    Locarno Treaty

    Improved relationship between Germany and allied powers
  • Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

    Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

    Germany and Soviet Union pledge neutrality in attack of 3rd party
  • German entrance into LON

    German entrance into LON

    Germany granted permanent seat on council of LON
  • Young Plan

    Young Plan

    Attempt to settle issues surrounding WW1
  • Election of president Von Hidenburg

    Election of president Von Hidenburg

    Won 2nd year term against Hitler
  • Beginning of Great Depression

    Beginning of Great Depression

    Deal with Hitler was crucial in his election as chancellor
  • Hitler becomes Chancellor

    Hitler becomes Chancellor

    Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany