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The Kaiser lost support from the military which made him have to abdicate. Additionally, the German Revolution was caused by the harsh conditions of Germany at the end of 1918. -
An armistice was signed between the allies and the Germans to end the war; however, to prevent bad behavior from the army, American/Britain troops went into the country. -
It was to establish a soviet republic in Bavaria; however, this was overthrown by the Freikorps within a month. -
The Spartacist were communists whose goals were to overthrow the central government and establish soviets in towns. Led by Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. -
This is political art portraying the War Guilt Clause. It holds significance to the Treaty of Versailles, as it was the treaty and clause that put Germany into a poor state. -
After months of having a provisional government in Germany due to the revolution, President Friedrich Ebert signed the constitution. -
Friedrich Ebert and Wilhelm Groner had an agreement where Ebert would back the army and Groner said to make sure the government doesn’t disband, reform, or interfere with the Reichswehr. -
This image shows the organization of the disgruntled workers, and that the uprising had been in the making for a good amount of time. -
The Kapp Putsch was put together as a result of politician Wolfgang Kapp, and this image displaying the wave of people signifies his influence over the people. -
The smiles on the officials' faces signify the reparation of diplomacy between Germany and the Soviets, created by the signing of the Rapallo Treaty. -
This image features the leaders of three parties that made up the coalition, demonstrating its relevance -
An excessive printing of money created intense hyperinflation, creating a "wheelbarrow effect" where one would need an incredible amount of money to buy something insignificant, like a loaf of bread. -
Factories and resources within the Ruhr were essential to Germany's development, so the significance of France and Belgium taking the area was using such resources as a replacement for Germany's failure to pay sufficient reparations. -
A failed coup by Nazi Party leader, Adolf Hitler, that forced their way into a political meeting in a beer hall in Munich, Germany. -
A new currency in strictly limited quantity that was introduced to Germany's economy to stabilize her hyperinflation. -
A time in Weimar Germany where it boomed economically and culturally. -
A report on the German Reparations that was enacted by the Allies of WWI and drafted by a committee of experts led by American financer, Charles G. Dawes. -
Hindenburg was democratically elected as Weimar Germany's next president, as he won by 53% of the German votes. -
The image here was chosen due t it's relevance as a LoN meeting with germany present -
An mutual agreement between Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain, and Italy for peace in western Europe. -
An agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union to pledge neutrality in the event of an attack on the other from a third party. -
This image is included for its relevance as a poster referencing the Young Plan -
The image here is a german protest in response to the beginning of the great depression, with the causality displaying significance. -
The image chosen actually depicts Von Papen himself -
The image chosen depicts the Nazi party, which Hitler lead as chancellor and later dictator