Weimar Republic Germany

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II Resigns

Oct 29, 1918

The German revolution was led by those with socialists/communist ideology that caused the Kaiser to abdicate. This photo depicts a newspaper describing the Kaiser's abdication. It is significant because it illustrates the international perspective of this event and therefore highlights how important this event was worldwide.

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Nov 9, 1918

This picture illustrates the "men of the new government". This picture is significant because it showcases the change from the government with the Kaiser. It has a completely different format and this picture shows the overview of that.

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 10, 1918

The Ebert-Groener Pact was created to ensure that the Freikorps would stay loyal to the new democratic government. This picture shows Ebert and the picture is significant because Ebert created the pact.

Armistice Ending WW1

Nov 11, 1918

This picture shows people reacting the the armistice that ended WW1 and ended conflict between Germany and the allies. This picture is significant because it illustrates the public's perspective on the armistice.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

1919

This picture is propaganda promoting the Soviet republic in Bavaria. This picture is significant because it showcases the perspective of the Soviets in Bavaria and illustrates only the positives. This picture helps demonstrate what Soviets saw as the positives for growing their movement.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

This picture depicts a Spartacist leader delivering a speech to the German workers. This picture is significant because it showcases the influence of the revolt by how many people are listening to the speech.

Treaty of Versailles and Results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

The cartoon represents the German public opinion of the Treaty of Versailles. With Germany standing nude in front of a guillotine with the allies standing ready. It also demonstrates the eagerness of the French as their depiction holds the rope.

(Red) Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

This picture represents the Ruhr army engaged in violence either against either the government or the freikorps who were sent by the SPD.

Kapp Putsch

Mar 13, 1920

This cartoon enriches the depiction of the Kapp Putsch by providing a satirical representation of the public opinion of government officials regarding the kapp putsch (and the ruhr uprising that followed). Many of the government officials were then seen as incompetent and easy to control.

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

This cartoon was chosen due to its origin in Weimar Republic Germany. The magazine, Simplicissmus, contains anti-extremism cartoons for both the left and the right. This accurately represents the Rapallo treaty because Simplicissmus was denouncing the extreme right's ignorance of the Treaty of Versailles and reflects the public opinion of German-Russian relations.

Introduction of the Rentenmark

1923

I chose this photo to show the new Rentenmark. It also displays the change in style that the currency underwent with Stresemann's implementation.

Weimar Golden Age (1923-1929)

1923

The Weimar Golden Age was the era when German economy grew and recovered, art flourished, and cultural life experienced a dramatic turnaround. I chose this image to show, foremost, the increased creation of artistic works. Additionally, the attitude of the people within these paintings reflects the generally positive moods of creators about the social environment of Weimar at the time.

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 11, 1923

I chose this picture to represent the ruhr occupation because of the solemn and artistic vibe the picture has. The worker is devastated by the negative state of the economy and the violence from French and Belgian forces.

Hyperinflation Crisis

Nov 1, 1923

This political cartoon accurately depicts the Hyperinflation Crisis through the representation of the total lack of value the Weimar mark now holds.The figures are shown drowning in their useless currency and are emaciated due to high food costs.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

I chose this picture as it demonstrates the nature of the Munich putsch as a gauging of support. The men are just reaching for control in Bavaria rather than forcing their way through. The results of the putsch demonstrated to Hitler the support he currently had from the people.

The Dawes Plan

Aug 16, 1924

The Dawes Plan was an agreement between the US, Britain, France, and Germany. This created a new reparation payment schedule. I chose a picture of Dawes himself as the involvement of America also revealed their intention to preserve Germany as a viable power.

Election of President Von Hindenburg

Mar 29, 1925

von Hindenburg succeeded Ebert as president. He came into his presidency around the beginning of Weimar's Golden Age. I chose this photo to show his general character.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

A treaty between France, Germany, Belgium, Britain and Italy. This finalized the Western Front's borders permanently. I chose this cartoon to show the intersection of collective agreement and its significance in Europe. Germany was beginning to be treated as an equal again.

Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union

1926

The Treaty of Berlin was a renewal/reaffirming of the Rapallo Treaty for another five years. This was renewed/reaffirmed due to Russia's general suspicion of the Locarno Pact. I chose this picture to depict how Germany chose to maintain ties with Russia while also gaining the favor of other European countries.

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

I chose this image because the large chains reflect the theoretical chains that Germany would receive as a result of the league of nations. Chains meaning connections with the rest of the large powers of the world, as well as the rules and restrictions these rules would entail.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

1928

I chose this image because of its feature especially of the poster on the far right from the KPD, a group with lots of insolvent in the coalition.

Young Plan

1929

I chose this image because it shows the young plan placed on the heads of a group of people because it shows how the plan was on the minds of and appealed to general public despite their political division

Beginning of Great Depression

1929

I chose a picture of this loaf of bread because one of the most significant economic indicators was the the hyperinflation that changed the value of a German diet staple: Bread

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

I chose this image because it shows Hitler speaking from a hymn of hate which bought him to power

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

Jan 4, 1963

I chose this image because of the collusive nature o the deal, which "stabbed" many in the back as if deferred from the intended outcomes.