The document discusses the rise of Nazism in Germany following World War I. It describes the instability of the Weimar Republic due to defeat in WWI and the harsh Treaty of Versailles. It outlines how Adolf Hitler rose to power by exploiting economic struggles, blaming Jewish people and communists, and manipulating democratic processes like elections. Hitler gained absolute control over Germany and pursued fascist goals like banning political parties and establishing a secret police force.

1. Post World War IPost World War I
GermanyGermany
Rise ofRise of
NazismNazism

2. I. The Weimar Republic, 1919I. The Weimar Republic, 1919
A.German king was removed – Germans did not elect to have this democratic gov’t.
B.Many Germans felt that the Treaty of Versailles was a humiliation of Germany.
A.German king was removed – Germans did not elect to have this democratic gov’t.
B.Many Germans felt that the Treaty of Versailles was a humiliation of Germany.
Kaiser WilhelmKaiser Wilhelm
exiled in Hollandexiled in Holland..
Kaiser WilhelmKaiser Wilhelm
exiled in Hollandexiled in Holland..

3. I. The Treaty of Versailles: A Bitter PillI. The Treaty of Versailles: A Bitter Pill
A. German king was removed – Germans did not elect to have this democratic gov’t.
B. Many Germans felt that the Treaty of Versailles was a humiliation of Germany.
1. Germany had to pay reparations - $30 billion
2. Germany had to reduce its military
3. Germany had to accept full blame for the war
1. Germany had to pay reparations - $30 billion
2. Germany had to reduce its military
3. Germany had to accept full blame for the war

4. The “Stab-In-The-Back” Theory
German soldiers are dissatisfied.German soldiers are dissatisfied.
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5. C. The new government did not know
how to deal with economic problems.
1. 46% unemployment and inflation.
Plus WWI reparations
2. New political parties emerged
(social democrats, Catholic Center,
Communists, Fascist nationalists)
C. The new government did not know
how to deal with economic problems.
1. 46% unemployment and inflation.
Plus WWI reparations
2. New political parties emerged
(social democrats, Catholic Center,
Communists, Fascist nationalists)
Date Marks U.S.
Dollars
1919 4.2 1
1921 75 1
1922 400 1
Jan. 1923 7,000 1
Jul. 1923 160,000 1
Aug. 1923 1,000,000 1
Nov. 1, 1923 1,300,000,000 1
Nov. 15, 1923 1,300,000,000,000 1
Nov. 16, 1923 4,200,000,000,000 1
German Inflation Chart: 1919-1923
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HyperinflationHyperinflation

6. II. Rise of Adolph Hitler
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A.1920 – Joined right-wing political group called
____________________________________________
- Goal to overturn Treaty of Versailles and combat communism
A.1920 – Joined right-wing political group called
____________________________________________
- Goal to overturn Treaty of Versailles and combat communism
National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi)

7. II. Rise of Adolph Hitler
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B.1923 – Hitler and others jailed for rebellion against Weimar Republic.B.1923 – Hitler and others jailed for rebellion against Weimar Republic.
The “Beer Hall Putsch” was a failed takeover of the government. Hitler was put
on trial, convicted and sentenced to five years in prison.
He only served 8 months of his sentence.
The “Beer Hall Putsch” was a failed takeover of the government. Hitler was put
on trial, convicted and sentenced to five years in prison.
He only served 8 months of his sentence.

8. •Social Darwinism: The idea that the Aryan Race was
the “master” race and needed to be purified!
•Social Darwinism: The idea that the Aryan Race was
the “master” race and needed to be purified!
•Autarky: The idea that Germany should
be economically self-sufficient.
•Autarky: The idea that Germany should
be economically self-sufficient.
C. In jail, Hitler wrote ______________ (My Struggle)
- Idea of a “master race” called Aryans (blonde and blue-eyed)
- Germany was overcrowded and needed ______________.
Mein Kampf
lebensraum

9. Imprisonment and Mein Kampf

10. D. 1926-1932 – Nazis organized Hitler Youth and Brown Shirts
- Used propaganda to rally support and blame “enemies”
D. 1926-1932 – Nazis organized Hitler Youth and Brown Shirts
- Used propaganda to rally support and blame “enemies”
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Hitler giving a speech at a Beer Hall

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E. 1932 – Nazis won more seats in the
German parliament than other parties
- Hitler was asked to become chancellor
E. 1932 – Nazis won more seats in the
German parliament than other parties
- Hitler was asked to become chancellor

12. F. Once in office, Hitler called for new elections
- 6 days before the election, a fire destroyed the _____________ (building where parliament met)
- Nazis blamed the communists and won election
F. Once in office, Hitler called for new elections
- 6 days before the election, a fire destroyed the _____________ (building where parliament met)
- Nazis blamed the communists and won election
"You are now witnessing the beginning of a great epoch in German history. . .
This fire is the beginning," Hitler told a news reporter at the scene.
Reichstag
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13. With majority control, Hitler demanded absolute
power for 4 years. Passed the Enabling Law!
With majority control, Hitler demanded absolute
power for 4 years. Passed the Enabling Law!
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14. Explain how Hitler gained influence in Germany? What
tactics and methods does he use and why are they effective?
Explain how Hitler gained influence in Germany? What
tactics and methods does he use and why are they effective?

15. III. What were Hitler’s goals for Germany?III. What were Hitler’s goals for Germany?
A. He wanted to organize a fascist nation.
1. Promotion of socialism
2. Banned all political parties
3. Elite, black-uniformed unit called the SS was created (loyal to Hitler)
4. ____________ – secret police
5. Use of propaganda
6. Increased military
A. He wanted to organize a fascist nation.
1. Promotion of socialism
2. Banned all political parties
3. Elite, black-uniformed unit called the SS was created (loyal to Hitler)
4. ____________ – secret police
5. Use of propaganda
6. Increased military
Gestapo

16. IV. War On JewsIV. War On Jews
A. ________________ –
prejudice against Jews
B. 1933 – Jews forbidden to
hold public office
C. 1935 – ________________
– deprived Jews of German
citizenship, property, and
jobs.
Anti-Semitism
Nuremberg Laws

17. A. November 9, 1938 – _____________ (Night of Broken Glass)Kristallnacht
The Night of Broken GlassThe Night of Broken Glass •Destruction of about 7,000 Jewish
businesses
•30,000 Jewish men were arrested
and sent to concentration camps.
•Destruction of about 7,000 Jewish
businesses
•30,000 Jewish men were arrested
and sent to concentration camps.

18. V. Hitler’s ScapegoatsV. Hitler’s Scapegoats
The French
The
Communists
The Treaty of
Versailles
The Jews,
Bankers
The Weimar
Republic

19. Stalin and Hitler ComparisonStalin and Hitler Comparison
Stalin Hitler
Political Totalitarian – Communist Leader
Power by force and manipulation
Used Propaganda and censorship
Used secret police
Reign of Terror - Gulags
Executed Rivals (Trotsky)
Totalitarian – Fascist Leader
Power through Democratic means and
manipulation – Reichstag fire
Used Propaganda and censorship
Used secret police
Executed Rivals (communists)
Nuremberg Laws against Jews
Economic Communist
Collectivization
Five Year Plans – Public works,
Industrialization, Military
State controlled all aspects of economy
Socialism
Ignored treaty of Versailles
Improved economy by developing Military, public
works projects
State controlled most aspects of economy
Social Cult of Personality
Controlled Schools, newspapers
Youth Groups
Cult of Personality
Controlled Schools, newspapers
Youth Groups
Created myth of Aryan master race