Weimar Germany Timeline

  • German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

    German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

    The image relates to the event because it's an image of a newspaper about Kaiser Wilhelm II resigning. This is significant to the event because the event is about the Kaiser abdicating.
  • Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

    Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

    The image is a drawing of a constitution. This relates to the formation of the Weimar constitution because it represents the Weimar constitution.
  • Ebert-Groener Pact

    Ebert-Groener Pact

    The image is a photo of Friedrich Ebert. The image relates to the Ebert-Groener Pact because Ebert was one part of the pact.
  • Armistice ending WWI

    Armistice ending WWI

    The photo is a picture of all the leaders of WWI after they had signed the armistice. This relates to the armistice ending WWI because its an image of all the leaders after signing it.
  • Spartacist Revolt

    Spartacist Revolt

    The photo is a picture of soldiers during the Spartacist Revolt. The image relates to the Spartacist Revolt because the photo was taken during the Revolt.
  • (Red) Ruhr Uprising

    (Red) Ruhr Uprising

    The image shows people, workers, marching in the streets. They are leftists who were rising up and revolting against the government at the time. It shows the scale which people were revolting, especially the workers, due to the dissatisfaction of the government. It puts things into perspective.
  • Bavarian Soviet Republic

    Bavarian Soviet Republic

    The image is the Bavarian Soviet Republic's flag. The image relates to the Bavarian Soviet Republic because it's their flag and represents them.
  • Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

    Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

    The image is a drawing of two hands shaking each other. The image relates to the Treaty of Versailles because it's a representation of the treaty due to the two hands being a symbol of the countries agreeing to formally end WWI.
  • Kapp Putsch

    Kapp Putsch

    The image is of Wolfgang Kapp, the leader of the Putsch. He was instrumental in the Putsch as he was a civil servant himself. Once the military instigated the revolt, Putsch came and declared himself Chancellor. He then created a provisional government. He was a major figure in the revolt due to the influence and role he had in taking the government and creating a provisional one.
  • Hyperinflation Crisis

    Hyperinflation Crisis

    The image displays the inflation in Germany at the time. It began during and post WW1 where the German Marks began to lose their value due to constant printing of paper money. As the years go by, seen on the image, the hyperinflation becomes worse. The image is significant as it displays the severity of the hyperinflation crisis and its effect on the economy.
  • Weimar Golden Age

    Weimar Golden Age

    This image shows the abundance of wealth in the poorer parts of Germany of the golden age. Although the golden age of Germany is associated with 1924-1929, the introduction of the Rentenmark marks the start of prosperity.
  • Introduction of the Rentenmark

    Introduction of the Rentenmark

    This image shows the Rentenmark, the currency that was used to stabilize the German economy during the Hyperinflation crisis.
  • Rapallo Treaty

    Rapallo Treaty

    The image shows several leaders, them being from the Soviet Union and the Weimar Republic. It shows the turning point in their relationship, where now the Weimar Republic is repairing their broken bonds with the Soviet Union. This image is significant due to showing a major development in the state's international relations.
  • Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

    Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

    • The Grand Coalition consisted of the Social Democratic Party, the Centre Party, the liberal Democratic Party and the People’s Party
    • It was created in 1923
    • The picture is a poster from December 1924 for the German federal election
  • Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

    Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

    There are several soldiers who are marching down in the Ruhr, them belonging to Belgian and French forces. It shows the amount of soldiers used to occupy and take from the Ruhr, indicating that the French and Belgians were angry with the Germans for not paying reparations. This picture is significant as it shows the scale of the occupation and intentions of France and Belgium.
  • Beer Hall Putsch

    Beer Hall Putsch

    The image is of Adolf Hitler, the main instigator of the Beer Hall Putsch. The image is significant as it displays the leader of the revolt and shows the leader of the Nazi party. He ultimately failed due to resistance and was put in jail, but he gained popularity amongst his supporters and he would be seen later.
  • Dawes Plan

    Dawes Plan

    This image represents the passing of money from the United States to Germany who will then use it to pay back their reperations.
  • Locarno Treaty

    Locarno Treaty

    This image shows Germany's new borders as a result of the Locarno Treaty and shows who was given the land that Germany lost.
  • Election of President Von Hindenburg

    Election of President Von Hindenburg

    This image shows President Von Hindenburg, the man that was elected twice to be president of the Weimar Republic. This was chosen as it puts a face to the name and makes him more recognisable.
  • Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

    Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

    This image was chosen becasue it shows the flag representing Germany and the flag representing Russia being side by side which shows their unity in the Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union.
  • German entrance into League of Nations

    German entrance into League of Nations

    • Germany entered the LN on September 14th, 1926
    • Stresemann requested admission into the LN once in 1924 and a second time in 1925 until a series of treaties at the Locarno Conference entered them into the League
    • The picture is a newspaper showing Germany’s entrance into the LN
  • Young Plan

    Young Plan

    • Created as support with Dawes Plan, the Young Plan was created in 1929 to lessen the economic burden on Germany and help them pay reparations for the Allies
    • The picture is a graph showing how the Young plan worked with the Dawes plan between the three groups
  • Beginning of Great Depression

    Beginning of Great Depression

    • The Great Depression started in 1929 with the Stock Market Crash, greatly effecting the international economy. America withdrew the payments it was making to Germany, causing great damage to German economy and unemployment
    • The picture is an American Newspaper showing the crash of Wall Street
  • Von Papen's deal with Hitler

    Von Papen's deal with Hitler

    • Von Papen promised to support Hitler in the persuasion of making him Chancellor for Hindenburg with the hope that Von Papen would still have enough power to have an impact in Weimar Germany
  • Hitler becomes Chancellor

    Hitler becomes Chancellor

    • Hitler became Chancellor on January 30th, 1933, after Von Papen successfully got Hindenburg to agree to appointing him as Chancellor
    • The picture is Hitler shaking hands with Hindenburg as he is appointed as Chancellor