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German Revolution of 1918 and Kaiser Wilhelm II resigns
Shows crowds of workers and soldiers rallying in Berlin to end the monarchy and abdicate the Kaiser -
Ebert-Groener Pact
Symbolizes the alliance between Ebert and the military through conversation and agreement -
Armistice ending WWI
Shows the allies and German delegates singing the ceasefire agreement in a train -
Spartacist Revolt
Shows how Freikorps soldiers used military equipment to suppress communist rebels during the revolt -
Bavarian Soviet Republic
Revolutionaries in Bavaria held red flags to symbolize their attempt to create a Soviet-like republic -
Treaty of Versailles and the results for Germany
World leaders gathered around at the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles to sign the treaty - -
Formation of Weimar Republic / Constitution
Shows the Reichstag building, where the Weimar constitution was passed -
Kapp Putsch
Marinebrigade Ehrhardt entering Berlin during the Putsch, symbolizes the discontent with the government -
(Red) Ruhr Uprising
Members of the Red Ruhr Army in Dortmund, largest city in the Ruhr at the time -
Rapallo Treaty
Chancellor of Germany with members of the Russian delegation, shows the openly friendly diplomatic relations -
Occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium
French soldiers and a German civilian in the Ruhr in 1923, shows the power that the French had as a major power -
Hyperinflation Crisis
Piles of currency awaiting distribution at the Reichsbank during the crisis -
Weimar Golden Age
This image shows a decorated plate and teacup from Weimar Germany that symbolizes how they were able to obtain fancy objects during the golden age -
Election of President von Hindenburg
Shows an image of both Hitler and Hindenburg in a cab, the car window depicts their division. Hindenburg seems skeptical of his decision on allowing Hitler to be in power while Hitler seems very happy with his new power even if Hindenburg has won an election against him. -
Grand Coalition of Weimar Germany
This image shows the group of key figures in Weimar Germany like Hermann Müller and Gustav Streseman, symbolizing unity and cooperation for the future of Weimar Germany. -
Beer Hall Putsch
Nazis at the central square in Munich. Number of people revolting is astronomical, displaying the anger for the democratic government. -
Introduction of Rentenmark
One Rentenmark note; this revolutionized the Germany currency as it allowed for less economic disarray and it was provided by Gustav Stresemann, a very significant figure relating to the Hyperinflation Crisis of 1923, and the Dawes Plan in 1924 -
Dawes Plan
This T symbol with a hand the word “Dawes” show how the Weimar will be able to be freed from reparations as a hand fisted up symbolizes freedom -
Locarno Treaty
Shows world leaders that had participated in the Locarno Treaty that symbolizes their alliance ship and the peace they have amongst each other -
German entrance into League of Nations
Picture shows Stresemann on the left with 2 other members of the LofN as it symbolizes Germany finally being part of the “big kids club”. -
Beginning of Great Depression
This image depicts men eating soup. The first man’s expression shows that he does not enjoy the soup, but he must eat it, best describing the situation for German citizens during the great depression. -
Young plan
image shows a big stack of money being cut off showing how the Young Plan allowed Germany to focus on other things than paying the reparations -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
I chose this image because it best represents how Hitler – a powerful, influential leader of the NSDAP – gains governmental power by becoming chancellor. Hindenburg and Von Papen believe they can control him (Hence the chains), however Hitler’s surge in power turned for the worst (Hitler breaking the chains). -
Von Papen’s deal with Hitler
I chose this image because it depicts Von Papen and Hitler standing together, symbolizing their Unity and mutual desire for power.