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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
Broken imperial crown scepter represents fall of the German monarchy. Crown being broken signifies the end of Kaoser Wilhelm II's rule. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
Represents creattion of the Weimar Constitution establishing democracy, new gov structure civil rights. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
Portrays the pact cooperation between the army Ebert's government and the 2 sides coming togehter, military civillian gov. -
Armistice ending WW I
One hand represents Germany the other reprents the Allies, symbolizing the agreement to stop fighting, Germany's defeat. -
Spartacist Revolt
The big crowd of workers and soldiers clashing displays the violent conflicts between the Sparcist rebels forces which were loyal to the Weimar gov, army Freikorps. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
April 6-May 3,1919. Shows the revolutionary ideals but the flag also hnts at the defeat collapse of the socialist gov. -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
Dark storm clouds over Treaty of Versailles to symbolize economic hardship, resentment, political instability in Germany -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
Workers holding weapons symbolizes intensity determination of Ruhr uprising. Also symbolizes solidatary rebellion agaisnt Kapp Putsch. March 13-April 2 1920. -
Kapp Putsch
Overthrow of Weimar Republic. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
the image is a cartoon that shows the German government printing a sea of currency and the public reaching for it like it's going to save them not knowing it's about to do the exact opposite. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
The image shows French and Belgium workers mining resources from the Ruhr. their actions are important because the reason the countries invaded the Ruhr is because Germany failed to pay their reparations so France and Belgium decided to take matters into their own hands. -
Rapallo Treaty
The image shows the German and Soviet delegation smiling because they are building back their country's military and economy back after the war. -
Beer Hall Putsch
the image is a political cartoon of a jail cell. it represents how Hitler's coup failed and resulted in his arrest which is significant because it delayed his political agenda and gave him time to write his book, "Mein Kampf", which means "My Struggle" allowing him to spread his influence even while in jail. -
22. Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
The image chosen is a Weimar Coalition poster, stating "under these colors for unity freedom fatherland", portraying the significance of the coalition on the improvisation of the German economy and overall stability of the country, as well as the democratic message behind the poster. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
The image shows the German Papiermark below a picture of the German Rentenmark, the new currency issued by Gustav Stresemann, meant to restore value and strength to the German economy. The Rentenmark is featured above the Papiermark because it does achieve Stresemann's goal. -
Weimar Golden Age
The image shows German citizens laughing, dancing, and ordering food from a restaurant -considered a luxury and a sign of financial stability- showing that Stresemann had greatly improved the state of the economy under his rule and signaling a time period known as the Weimar Golden Age. This time period lasted until his death in 1929 -
Dawes Plan
The image is a cartoon showing German citizens basking in the light that is shed by the U.S Dollar. It symbolizes how U.S loans helped relive Germany of economic turmoil further by providing the necessary funds to pay back reparations to other countries. -
Locarno Treaty
The image is a cartoon that symbolizes the Locarno Treaty as a stepping-stone for Stresemann as he rebuilds Germany's political and economic stability. It shows that he successfully achieved a positive outcome and is ready to move on to the next step in his agenda. -
19. Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
The image chosen is a black and white photo of German and Soviet Russia government leaders conversing and shaking hands, depicting the unity between the two nations and the significance of the treaty on establishing mutual neutrality and support for each other. -
20. German entrance into League of Nations
The image chosen is a photo of a newspaper headline discussing Germany entering the League of Nations, showing the unanimity of the agreement, as well as the significance of Germany joining to the rest of the world and German international affairs and stability. -
23. Beginning of Great Depression
The image chosen is a political cartoon depicting starving German citizens titled "Our last hope, Hitler" The cartoon illustrates the hardship Germany faced during the great depression, as well as the instability in the government it led to, and the significance of its contribution to Hitler's rise in support. -
21. Young Plan
The image chosen is the headline of a New York Times news article titled "EUROPE SOLVES HER GREATEST PROBLEM" referencing Germany's economy and instability and the Young Plan. The image shows the significance and impact the Young plan had on improving German economy and social and political life, overall resulting in a more stable Germany with strengthened international ties. -
24. Von Papen's deal with Hitler
The image chosen is a political cartoon depicting Germany letting Hitler out with his Nazi ideology, assuming that he will be able to be controlled, similarly to how Von Papen felt when dealing with Hitler and Hindenburg, as though Hitler would be easy to control, a "chancellor in chains", and having the trust of Hindenburg, he easily gained his support, resulting in Hitler's rise to power. -
18. Election of President Von Hindenburg
The image chosen is a black and white photo of a political poster supporting Hindenburg's campaign during his rerun. The poster shows hands shaking in front of Hindenburg along with the caption "with him", depicting the major support Germany gave him and his popularity from his first term as president. -
25. Hitler becomes Chancellor
The photo chosen is a political cartoon depicting Hitler being lifted by Hindenburg and Papen, with the two having a strained look on their faces, illustrating Hitler's rise to power with their help, their initial idea that he would be reliant on the and easy to control, and their eventual tiredness, ultimately resulting in Hitler's rise to power and overthrow of the German government.