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The photo shows a newspaper headline announcing the Kaiser's abdication, as this event was a direct consequence of the German Revolution.
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The photo shows the Weimar constitution, as this is the document that outlined the government for the Weimar Republic.
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The photo shows the two men involved in the Ebert-Groener Pact, as they were the ones that agreed to the terms and ultimately created the pact.
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The photo shows the key players involved in the armistice, as they had importance in the drafting and signing of the document.
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The political cartoon illuminates the massive weight that the reparation payments had on Germany. The points from the Treaty of Versailles caused major harm to Germany, especially economically.
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The photo shows armed protestors that took part in the uprising, because their willingness to use violence and weaponry contributed to the high casualties that make the revolt so well-known.
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The map shows the Bavarian Soviet Republic's proximity to Germany and therefore its significance to the Weimar Republic.
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The image displays a large group of people gathered in a demonstration. The image illuminates how the Ruhr Uprising was a large event that brought many people together against another group.
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The image depicts right-wing individuals holding weaponry during the raid illuminating the violent coup.
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The image displays diplomats from both Weimar Germany and Soviet Russia, negotiating terms and peace between the two countries.
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The image is a cartoon from a newspaper, depicting the halting of manufacturing and factory production during the occupation of the Ruhr, leading to a peaceful revolt.
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The image of children playing with the German mark illuminates how during this time, the money was practically worthless, thus being used for entertainment for children as it is cheaper than buying them toys.
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This image displays the Rentenmark visually and its value, which is significant to its purpose.
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The Weimar Golden Age (1923-29) is known not only for the economic boom, but for the culture, which includes the art this image demonstrates.
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This photo emphasizes the size of the crowd that was involved in this coup and, therefore, the significance of the event.
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This photo demonstrates the connections between nations regarding the Dawes Plan.
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This image shows President von Hindenburg in a position of power as he signs a document, which shows the legitimacy of his position.
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This political cartoon demonstrates the mutual agreements made between the nations during this treaty.
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The treaty was signed on April 24, 1926, between Germany and the Soviet Union. Pledged neutrality in the event of an attack from a third party. This photo was taken when the treaty was signed with parties present.
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This newspaper was published on September 9, 1926, through THE NEW YORK TIMES, headlining that Germany was officially going to become part of the League of Nations.
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A photo of representatives from each of the parties to convey that the Grand Coalition has been officially made.
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A 1929 acrylic print by Granger promoting the Youngplan voting.
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The photo represents the effects of the Great Depression as the workers are only eating bread and porridge since food production, along with all other types of production, has decreased significantly.
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On January 4, 1933, Von Papen made a deal with Hitler in order to become Chancellor again & to limit Hitler’s rising power. Von Papen promised Hitler that if he became vice chancellor that he would make Hitler chancellor. A photo of Von Papen and Hitler conversing.
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This photo was taken shortly after German President Paul von Hindenburg asked Hitler to become Chancellor.