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Hitler's germany lesson 1 weimar republic 1
The Weimar Government formed after World War 1 was a weak coalition government that faced significant opposition. It struggled to maintain stability and law and order due to opposition from left-wing communists and right-wing nationalist groups. The government was further weakened by having to accept the punitive terms of the Treaty of Versailles, including war guilt and territorial concessions. It struggled to effectively govern amid economic crisis and hyperinflation in the early 1920s. This created favorable conditions for Hitler and the Nazis to rise to power.
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- 1. Focus: The WeimarGovernment
- 3. - What wasthe result of WWI as far as Germany was concerned? - What happened to Germany at the end of WWI?
- 4. - Was theWeimar Government too weak for Germany?
- 5. Rise of Hitler (1)Favourable Circumstances WR was a coalition government Opposition from left and right wings WR made bad decisions Lost a capable leader/ Great Depression (2) Hitler’s own abilities Excellent speaker & charismatic leader Reorganized the Nazi Party Used propaganda Made deals with politicians
- 6. German soldiers suffered Thissource shows German solders in WW1. What can you infer from this source?
- 7. German people facedshortages – food, jobs, basic necessities
- 8. Unfair terms ofthe TOV
- 9. Decisions made atthe Paris Peace Conference 1919 1. Punishment for Germany • Military cuts • Territorial cuts 2. War Guilt Clause: GR to accept total blame for WW1 and pay compensation to devastated countries
- 11. Towards the endof WW1 No more German emperor The Weimar Republic was formed Reasons for the Rise of Hitler Weakness of the Weimar Republic
- 13. Do you thinksuch a government would be strong? Reasons for the Rise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic
- 14. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic Weakness of the Weimar Republic: (a) It was a coalition government One Party Rule Bi-party Rule Multiple Party Rule Coalition Government What do you think are some of the weaknesses of a coalition government?
- 15. National Party: 15Seats Social Democratic Party: 20 Seats Communist party: 17 Seats Centre Party: 12 Seats DNV party: 8 Seats BV party: 3 Seats REICHSTAG: 100 seats total Reasons for the Rise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic
- 16. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic Weakness of the Weimar Republic: (a) It was a coalition government Allowed many parties to gain seats No single party could gain dominance Governments did not last long Parties spent more time forming coalitions instead of governing country
- 17. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic Weakness of the Weimar Republic: (b) Faced opposition from other political groups Opposed by the left Opposed by the right Lost support of middle class
- 18. Ultra nationalistic (Right Wing) Being excessivelyproud of your country Socialism/communism (Left Wing) Ownership of all things in a country should be public. Moderates (Middle) Elements of socialism in democratic countries
- 20. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic Weakness of the Weimar Republic: (b) Faced opposition from other political groups Opposed by the left • Communists wanted to turn Germany into a communist country and thus opposed the WR. SPARTACISTS
- 21. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic Weakness of the Weimar Republic: (b) Faced opposition from other political groups Opposed by the right • Upset that WR signed the TOV • Thought that army could have fought on FREIKORPS (Free Corps)
- 22. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic 1920 Kapp Putsch 1919 Spartacist Rebellion The WR faced opposition from Left and Right Wing Groups and it was hardly able to maintain law & order
- 23. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic 1919 Communist Revolt • Spartacists (communists) took part in revolutions in Berlin, Munich and Kiel • Opposed by the Freikorps • Brought rebellion to an end
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- 25. Reasons for theRise of Nazis Weakness of the Weimar Republic 1920 Kapp Putsch • Freikorps (anti-communists) tried to overthrow the government by marching into Berlin • Failed because workers in Berlin called a general strike
- 26. The civil service,judiciary and even big businesses were mostly under the influence of advisors who had worked for the Kaiser and wished for his return • Effect on Weimar Government’s support?