Weimar Germany

  • German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

    German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
    The picture of someone handing the crown represents this idea because the Kaiser, Wilhelm II, abdicates from the throne of the German giving up his role as the Kaiser, or as represented in the photo, the crown.
  • Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

    Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
    : The picture is the American constitution, it relates to the prompt because it is similar to the Weimar constitution where both outline the peoples rights.
  • Ebert-Groener Pact

    Ebert-Groener Pact
    The picture is of Friedrich Ebert who was one of the two key figures that helped form the Ebert-Groener pact.
  • Armistice ending WW1

    Armistice ending WW1
    The picture is of a railroad car used to transport people and things, this represents the Armistice because the actual armistice was signed in a railroad car as well as it is used to transport people and information like the ideas of the armistice.
  • Spartacist Revolt

    Spartacist Revolt
    The picture represents the Spartacists Revolt where it is a picture is of the Russian revolution where both attempted to overthrow the government and was violent.
  • Bavarian Soviet Republic

    Bavarian Soviet Republic
    The picture is of Bavaria, Germany, which connects to the term because it is where the Bavarian Soviet Republic was during the German Revolution.
  • (Red) Ruhr Uprising

    (Red) Ruhr Uprising
    Shows the Ruhr Red Army, normal workers but carrying weapon. Chosen since shows difference to German military which wore uniforms. Explains why the military was able to dispel the paramilitary which just consisted of ordinary workers.
  • Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

    Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
    The Treaty of Versailles (belt) was viewed as a severe punishment on Germany. Germany had the power of a small child and were unable to have a say in the punishment.
  • Kapp Putsch

    Kapp Putsch
    The Weimar Government was basically a newborn during this time, but right-wing groups wanted to throw it out of power (seen with man throwing child).
  • Rapallo Treaty

    Rapallo Treaty
    Handshake chosen to symbolize an “alliance” formed between Germany and USSR as they forgot past debts and agreed to help one another.
  • Hyperinflation Crisis

    Hyperinflation Crisis
    Connects to the massive exponential increase in prices during this period as a result of currency devaluation.
  • Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

    Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
    France and Belgium can be connected to a robber (not because they steal money) since they both prioritize money and explains why they were upset after Germany missed a reparations payment.
  • Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

    Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
    This image highlights the agreement between the differing parties in the Grand Coalition (SPD, Zentrum, DDP, DVP).
  • Beer Hall Putsch

    Beer Hall Putsch
    This photo shows the strength that the far-right had. And it also shows the terror that the far-right caused during beer hall within Weimar.
  • Introduction of Rentenmark

    Introduction of Rentenmark
    This photo shows an image of the Rentenmark, which highlights a new age for Weimar Germany under new economic policy and better stability.
  • Weimar Golden Age

    Weimar Golden Age
    This photo depicts a cartoony rendition of the Weimar golden age. This is mainly shown through the bright colors and happy, well-dressed people shown throughout the painting.
  • Dawes Plan

    Dawes Plan
    This photo depicts the Dawes committee, which shows the people who worked on the Dawes plan and were significantly able to help Germany’s economic future.
  • Election of President von Hindenburg

    Election of President von Hindenburg
    This image depicts Hindenburg shortly after his victory, which highlights the political scape of Germany as well as showing the confidence Hindenburg had after his victory (as seen within the news headline and the adoring crowds around him).
  • Locarno Treaty

    Locarno Treaty
    The image depicts those involved in the Locarno pact, which is significant in showing how many people across Europe wanted peace and were willing to sign the pact.
  • Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

    Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
    The photo exemplifies neutrality, which is what both countries promised in the treaty.
  • German Entrance into the League of Nations

    German Entrance into the League of Nations
    The photo represents how Germany was excluded from the League of Nations for a time, which was then changed in 1926.
  • Beginning of Great Depression

    Beginning of Great Depression
    Shows the main cause of the Great Depression, being the stock market crash in the United States
  • Young Plan

    Young Plan
    The image shows the main focus of the Dawes Plan being a change in approach for the reparation payments of Germany.
  • Von Papen's Deal with Hitler

    Von Papen's Deal with Hitler
    Signifies how Hitler and Von Papen made a deal behind Hindenburg’s back and in secret to gain more power for themselves.
  • Hitler Becomes Chancellor

    Hitler Becomes Chancellor
    Highlights the glorification of Hitler in Germany and the extent to which he had gained power.