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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
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Ebert-Groner Pact
This picture was chosen to demonstrate the Ebert-Groner Pact as the picture is of of Friedrich Ebert, the German actor in the pact. -
Armistice Ending WW1
This picture of newspaper announcing the end of WW1 was used as it demonstrates the signing of the Armistice to end WW1. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
This picture of the Flag of Bavarian Soviet Republic is was used to demonstrate the creation of the Bavarian Soviet Republic as it was used by the Republic to represent itself. -
Sparticist Revolt
Propaganda poster from KPD about Spartacists is used to demonstrate the Spartacist revolt as it demonstrates the popular anti-Spartacist reaction seen after the revolt. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/ Constitution
Meeting which drafted the Weimar constitution is used to demonstrate the Weimar Republic as it was the act which formed the basis of Weimar. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
The propaganda poster says: "under these colors for unity and freedom. Vote: Social Democrats or Democrats or Center." They are completely disregarding the politically right and the extreme left, they are only advocating votes for those who are in the Grand Coalition. Essentially, any left-wing non-extremist is better than extremist groups or right-wing parties. -
Beer Hall Putsch
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Rentenmark
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Weimar golden age
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Dawes Plan
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first election of Hindenburg
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locarno pact
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Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
This picture was chosen because it shows Two significant leaders, Stalin and Stresemann, side-by-side, which is symbolic of comradery and empowerment. They seem pretty happy about the treaty; they view the Berlin Treaty in a positive light. -
German entrance into League of Nations
This picture was chosen because we see Stresemann in the stands during a league of nations meeting with the world basically watching him: a pivotal moment that emphasizes the importance of Germany's international public image with foreign relations while underscoring Stresemann's leadership as a representative of Germany. -
Beginning of Great Depression
This picture was chosen because although not a direct photo of Weimar, the Wall Street crash greatly affected Weimar and their economics, sending them into a great depression as they relied on American Foreign loans. What this photo represents is misery; these people are lining up for charitable food, they cannot afford anything which is highly representative of other countries that rely on American trade and loans - especially Weimar. -
Young Plan
This picture was chosen because although the Young Plan was overall good, the political cartoon says "58 years of the young plan" with a decaying slave behind the 'master' which are the allies. Though economically strengthening, there was still some political unrest within many political groups, especially those in the far/extreme-right and left. -
Von Papen’s deal with Hitler
The picture was chosen because it shows anti-Bolshevik propaganda poster talks about how Von Papen made the correct choice, that Hitler was the solution to communism. The overall support shows how Hitler is seen as this idol for the far-right, which contributed to the miscalculation of conservative elitist. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
The photo was chosen because it shows Hindenburg and Von Papen holding Hitler up like a victor, almost like he is being held on at a higher regard than both leaders. Its clear that hitler is controlling them. Once Hitler became chancellor, Von Papen and Hindenburg were the people who seemed more supportive rather than actually controlling Hitler like a puppet. It symbolizes this foolishness and ignorance from the leaders for choosing Hitler.