Weimar Timeline

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Oct 29, 1918

This photo depicts a barricade during a Spartacist uprising during the revolution. It was chosen because it highlights the violence that occurred during the revolution.

Armistice ending WWI

Nov 11, 1918

This photo is of Americans celebrating the news that Germany surrendered during WWI. This was chosen because it reveals the significance of Germany's decision globally.

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Nov 12, 1918

This is a picture of Friedrich Ebert, the first Weimar president. It was selected because he notably utilize Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution 136 times.

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 13, 1918

This is a photo of Wilhelm Groener, of the Ebert Groener Pact. It was chosen because his ties to the German military were imperative for this deal.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

This is a picture of a Spartacist leader giving a speech to Germans during the revolt. This photo was selected because it displays the spread of radical thinking at the time.

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 7, 1919

This is a photo of the territory claimed by the Bavarian Soviet Republic. It was selected because it focuses on the scope of its influence.

Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

The picture displays the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles in specific regard to Germany emphasizing the positives for other nations yet negatives for solely Germany.

Kapp Putsch

1920

This photo significantly displays the extent to which their was social and political unrest caused by the German national government and implies an inability to maintain a stable government and nation.

Ruhr Uprising

Apr 20, 1920

Similarly to the event before this, this photo significantly displays the unrest caused to the public by the government

Hyperinflation Crisis(1921-1923)

1921

This image significantly depicts the extensive amount of printed money by the government and thus illuminates the governments inability to solve issues without creating other issues.

Rapallo Treaty

Apr 16, 1922

This image significantly displays the two nations (Russia and Germany) desire for a relationship/a nation to be able to rely on and cooperate normally with.

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 11, 1923

This image significantly displays the part of Germany (the Ruhr) which the Belgian and French troops occupied also significantly displaying an important industrial aspect of Germany in all.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

This photo demonstrates the large-scale coup attempted by the Nazi party under Hitler. The purpose of this putsch was significant as it foreshadowed Hitler's growing influence and allowed a greater opportunity to present himself to the German public despite failing.

Introduction of Rentenmark

Nov 20, 1923

This graph displays the newfound economic stability bestowed by the new currency, Rentenmark. It's apparent that from 1924-1929 in comparison to 1923, there was a massive improvement which indirectly leaves a satisfied public reaction towards the Weimar Republic.

Weimar Golden Age

1924

This painting depicts an era of economic security through the lavishing lifestyle of citizens. This time of peace was significant because it projected temporary capabilities that the Weimar Republic contains for improving livelihoods after the devastating state caused by WW1.

Dawes Plan

Aug 16, 1924

This image showcases the motive of the plan which was to decrease the amount of reparations. This shows that the Allies acknowledged that Germany needed more time to repair their economy whilst paying for large amounts after taking the blame. The Dawes Plan was significant as it allowed for Germany to regain stability with Stresemann's policies.

Election of President von Hindenburg

Mar 29, 1925

This image dictates how the victory of Hindenburg proposed a chance for Hitler to enter in politics later on as seen through their interactions. Hindenburg's victory is also significant as he is a figure of the conservative right-wing which coordinates with the values of the Nazi party.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

This political cartoon is significant because it highlights that the treaty was a method of recovering international relations after WW1. The steady pacing towards the peak where the word 'peace' is shown accentuates how the guaranteed security of border is equivalent to global unification.

German entrance into League of Nations

1926

This is an image of a New York Times newspaper that came out when Germany was accepted into the League of Nations, it shows how it was unanimous

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

This is an image displaying the signing of the treaty of Berlin in which Germany and the Soviet union were able to agree for 5 years that if the other were attacked they would declare neutrality

Beginning of Great Depression

1929

This is an image of unemployed protesters in Berlin in 1930. This images show the effects the great depression has on Germany.

Young Plan

Sep 1, 1930

This is an image displaying both plans to fix Germany's reparations. This allows for a comparison of the two plans as the Young Plan was a renegotiation.

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

1933

This image contains information on what parties were in the Grand coalition, how many seats they had, as well as the negatives around the coalition

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

1933

This is an image of Hitler's cabinet, the government that followed Von Papen's deal. It has Hitler as Chancellor, Hindenburg as President and Von Papen as Vice Chancellor.

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

This image displays Hitler and Hindenburg. Hitler is greeting President Hindenburg in an the opening ceremony for the new Reichstag