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German Revolution of 1918 & Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
A picture of Kaiser Wilhelm II was chosen to denote his significance in the event of his abdication. -
Formation of Weimar Republic/Constitution
This picture of the Weimar coat of arms was selected to represent Weimar itself, and therefore the event of its creation. -
Ebert-Groener Pact
A picture of president Ebert and general Groener was used to represent the Ebert-Groener pact, as they were the main actors in the pact's creation. -
Armistice Ending WWI
This newspaper clipping about the armistice ending WWI is important because it shows some of the world's reaction to the armistice, as a thing of hope, while also noting other important events at play. -
Spartacist Revolt
This newspaper article was chosen to represent the Spartacist revolt because it shows how the revolt was driven by communist ideals and was enacted very violently in the streets of Germany. -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
This picture was chosen to represent the Bavarian Soviet Republic because it notes the time at which it happens, while also displaying the Republic's message with the red of the communists and mimicry of some communist propaganda posters. -
Treaty of Versailles & Results for Germany
This political cartoon was chosen to represent the results of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany because it shows how Germany felt forced into agreeing to take the bulk of the blame and repayments for WWI by the allied powers. -
Kapp Putsch
This newspaper headline was chosen to represent the Kapp Putsch in Germany because it shows the main parties behind the Kapp Putsch, the Junker elite and Weimar's army, while also noting how it ran the republican government out of power for some time. -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
This map is significant to the events of the Ruhr uprising because it notes the path the reds took while on the offensive towards the Putsch, also using red to denote the communist motivations of the parties involved. -
Hyperinflation Crisis
This graphic comparing the conversion rate of German marks to pounds and USD was used to denote the Hyperinflation crisis in Germany because it shows how the value of the mark kept going down at increasingly concerning intervals following WWI. -
Rapallo Treaty
This picture was used to represent the Treaty of Rapallo because it shows the main actors in the signing of the treaty, whilst also showing how they were happy to greet and work with one another, denoting the positive impacts of the treaty and Germany interacting with other world powers again after its ostracization following WWI. -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
This image was chosen to represent the occupation of the Ruhr because it notes when, where, and for how long the Ruhr was occupied, whilst also noting the already rocky history of the surrounding area. -
Beer Hall Putsch
This image was chosen to represent the beer hall putsch because it shows both the militarism within those enacting it and Hitler at the forefront, showing when he started gaining notable power and influence among extremists. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
This image was chosen as it is a Rentenmark and it prodives a visual for this important aspect of Weimar Germany -
Dawes Plan
This graph shows the workings of the Dawes plan being significant in understanding it -
Weimar Golden Age
This picture is a painting made during the Weimar Golden age and it shows how prosperus it was -
Election of President von Hindenburg
This image is significant as it is a newspaper cutout of the report for when Hindenberg was elected, showing how the people felt -
Locarno Treaty
This image is important as it shows the main people involved in the formation of the Locarno Treaty -
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
This image is significant as it shows the meeeting between the leaders involved in this treaty -
German entrance into League of Nations
This image is important as it shows public reaction to Germany's entrance -
Beginning of Great Depression
This image is significant as it showcases the devastating impact that the great depression had on people. -
Young Plan
This image explains aspects of the Young plan making it significant to understanding it -
Von Papen’s deal with Hitler
this image is important as it shows the moment that the infamous deal with hitler was made -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
This pucture is significant as it shows how many people where involved in making the coallition -
.Hitler becomes Chancellor
This picture is significant as it shows the moment that would lead to Hitlers rise to power