Weimer Germany TImeline

German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns

Oct 29, 1918

I chose this photo as it shows the German Revolution of 1918 and the amount of people that took place in the event.

Ebert-Groener Pact

Nov 9, 1918

I chose this photo as it shows both Ebert and Groener

Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution

Nov 9, 1918

This photo shows the flag of Weimar Germany

Armistice ending WWI

Nov 11, 1918

I chose this picture as it shows a news article from after the Armistice was signed and shows the importance of it as it was the headline.

Spartacist Revolt

Jan 5, 1919

I chose this photo as it shows the flag of the Spartacus party, who was leading the revolt

Bavarian Soviet Republic

Apr 1, 1919

I chose this photo as it shows the location of the Bavarian Soviet Republic in Germany.

Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany

Jun 28, 1919

I chose this photo as it depicts what the signing of the Treaty had looked like.

Kapp Putsch

Mar 1, 1920

I chose this photo as it shows people that took place in the Kapp Putsch and depicts a road block that was set up.

(Red) Ruhr Uprising

Mar 13, 1920

I chose this picture as it shows the Ruhr Uprising and is able to give people an idea of the event that took place and what it was like to be a part of it.

Rapallo Treaty

Nov 12, 1920

I chose this photo as it shows the people that took place in the signing of the treaty of Rapallo

Hyperinflation Crisis

1923

I chose this image as it represents the massive amount of paper marks and there lack of value as children are using them to make a kite.

Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Jan 11, 1923

I chose this image as it shows a newspaper article from the time of the occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

I chose this image as it shows a march that took place during the Beer Hall Putsch

Introduction of Rentenmark

Nov 12, 1923

I chose this picture as it shows what a Rentenmark looked like and what the new currency was

Weimar Golden Age

1924

I chose this picture as it depicts what life was like for people during the Weimar golden age.

Dawes Plan

Apr 1, 1924

I chose this image as it outlines what the Dawes plan was and what the countries involved were expected to do.

Election of President von Hindenburg

May 12, 1925

I chose this photo as it shows President Hindenburg and depicts him as more of a military style leader, something that had been wanted.

Locarno Treaty

Dec 1, 1925

I chose this image as it shows who made the Locarno Treaty

Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union

Apr 24, 1926

I chose this image as it shows the signing of the Treaty of Berlin taking place

German entrance into League of Nations

Sep 8, 1926

I chose this photo as it shows that this event was newsworthy and that Germany was accepted in by a unanimous vote showing that relations with Germany had majorly improved after WW1

Beginning of Great Depression

Aug 1, 1929

I chose this photo as it shows how even children were affected by the great depression and outlined two major issues, lack of jobs and lack of food

Young Plan

1930

I chose this photo as it outlines the similarities and the differences between the Young plan and the Dawes plan

Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

Mar 1, 1930

I chose this photo as it pictures the members of the Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany

Von Papen’s deal with Hitler

Jan 4, 1933

I chose this image as it shows Hitler, Von Papen, and several other people who were involved in the outcome of Von Papen's deal with Hitler

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

I chose this image as it shows the large amount of support that Hitler had at the time of him becoming Chancellor