Weimar Germany Timeline

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Oct 29, 1918

This image was chosen as it provides a good primary source/image which shows the impact and significance of this event during this time period.

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Nov 9, 1918

This image was chosen as it gives a good visual explanation of how the new Weimar Republic functioned

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 9, 1918

This image was chosen as it provides background knowledge and an explanation of what this agreement was.

Armistice ending WWI

Nov 11, 1918

This image best represents this image as it shows that while the Treaty of Versailles is the peace treaty of the Great War, it was the armistice itself that ended the fighting.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

This image was chosen as it does a good job in showing the anti-communist perspective of many Germans even during the revolution.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 6, 1919

This image was chosen as it provides a geographical description of where this event took place and where it affected.

Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

This image was chosen as it shows a good representation of the feelings of many Germans during this time period, especially since it is a primary source.

(Red) Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

This image was chosen because it shows a nice map/diagram of where the uprisings occured

Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

This image was chosen as it provides a visual image of the instability and weakness this revolt actually had.

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

This image was chosen because it shows a signed image of the Rapallo Treaty itself, representing it nicely

Hyperinflation Crisis

1923

This image was chosen because it shows that money was so useless in Germany that people would literally stack it in the streets

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 11, 1923

This is a political cartoon, chosen because it represents the quitle literal massive pain in the keister the Belgians which occupied the Ruhr were to the Germans who lived there

Introduction of Rentenmark

Aug 15, 1923

This image was chosen because it is an example of what the Rentenmark actually looks like, which isn't much different than its predecessor.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

This image was chosen because it shows Hitler and his Nazi squad on their way to try and take down the Weimar government

Dawes Plan

1924

This is an image of Charles G. Dawes, the 30th Vice President of the United States and creator of the Dawes Plan

Weimar Golden Age

1924

These paintings show the cultural prosperity which arose during the Weimar Golden Age, and were chosen especially due to my love for saxophones.

Election of President von Hindenburg

Mar 29, 1925

I chose this photo because it depicts Paul von Hindenburg in his military uniform- a symbol of his leadership of Weimar Germany.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

This political cartoon was chosen because it represents the rather forced nature behind the Treaty and the tense-ness still held between Germany and France

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

I chose this photo because it depicts the signing of the agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 14, 1926

I chose this image because it depicts the views presented to the public on Germany's entrance into the League of Nations.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

May 20, 1928

I chose this image as it depicts the Grand Coalition cabinet of Chancellor Hermann Muller, the leaders of the Grand Coalition.

Young Plan

Aug 1, 1929

I chose this image because it depicts Owen D. Young, the prominent American banker who proposed the plan.

Beginning of Great Depression

Aug 1, 1929

I chose this image because it not only shows the Great Depression's effects on Adults, but kids too.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

I chose this image as it depicts Paul von Hindenburg and Hitler together, as although they dislike each other, von Hindenburg made Hitler his Chancellor.