Germany Democracy And Dictatorship

• What is the time frame covered in the AQA GCC history option on Germany?

  1890 to 1945
• What does the video cover towards the end regarding Germany's history?

  It covers some quite upsetting events.
• What resource is available on the website to help with revision?

  A free version guide with a checklist.
• How is German history from 1890 to 1945 divided?

  • German Empire (1890-1918)
  • Weimar Germany (1918-1933)
  • Nazi Germany/Third Reich (1933-1945)
• Who reigned as Kaiser of Germany from 1888 to 1918?

  Kaiser Wilhelm II
• What was Kaiser Wilhelm II's main aim during his reign?

  To make Germany an important world power.
• How did Kaiser Wilhelm II's personality affect his rule?

  He was impatient, reckless, and egotistical.
• What was the political structure of the German Empire theoretically based on?

  A constitutional monarchy on British lines.
• What was the role of the Reichstag in the German Empire?

  It was the lower house of parliament elected by universal male suffrage.
• How much power was concentrated in the hands of the Kaiser?

  Much power was concentrated in the hands of the Kaiser.
• What were the prominent industries in Germany during Kaiser Wilhelm II's reign?

  Coal, steel, chemicals, and electronics.
• What was the economic state of Germany before 1880?

  Germany was mostly an agricultural economy.
• What was Kaiser Wilhelm II's view on socialism?

  He considered it a threat and opposed it.
• What were the Navy Laws aimed at?

  Building up German naval strength.
• Who supported the Navy Laws during Kaiser Wilhelm II's reign?

  Kaiser Wilhelm II and Grand Admiral von Tirpitz.
• What were some disadvantages of building warships for Germany?

  It was expensive and risked provoking Britain.
• What was the Treaty of Versailles?

  A treaty that ended World War I and imposed penalties on Germany.
• What were some effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

  Territorial loss, military restrictions, and reparations.
• How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the German military?

  It left Germany with a shattered and disillusioned military.
• What was the political situation of the Weimar Republic?

  It was shaky and not accepted by everyone.
• How was the Weimar Republic more democratic than the German Empire?

  It had an elected president and Reichstag.
• What led to instability in the Weimar Republic's government?

  The presence of many small parties and coalition governments.
• What was hyperinflation?

  When money becomes worth less and less over time.
• What was the peak of hyperinflation in Germany?

  A wheelbarrow full of paper money was needed to buy a cup of coffee.
• What were some challenges faced by the Weimar Republic from 1918 to 1923?

  Allied occupation, hyperinflation, and political turmoil.
• What helped stabilize the economy during the Weimar Republic?

  The introduction of a new currency, the Rentenmark.
• Who was the Chancellor during the golden years of the Weimar Republic?

  Gustav Stresemann
• What were the main ideals of the Nazi Party?

  German nationalism, Aryan superiority, and disdain for democracy.
• What myth did the Nazis exploit regarding the Weimar Republic?

  The "stab-in-the-back" myth.
• How did the Nazi Party use propaganda?

  To fuel hatred and disillusionment among the masses.
• What tactics did the Nazi Party use to gain support?

  Fear, intimidation, and large public rallies.
• What were the attitudes towards the Weimar Republic among different social classes?

  • Military and aristocracy: Jealous of old dominance, wished for monarchy.
  • Working class: Suspicious of leaders, wanted widespread change.
  • Middle class: Fearful of socialism, desired return to Imperial stability.
• What was the Nazi Party's promise to the military?

  To restore its old position and prominence.
• What was the role of the Chancellor in the German Empire?

  The Chancellor was the head of government, similar to a prime minister.
• What happened to German colonies after the Treaty of Versailles?

  They were removed and placed under the jurisdiction of the League of Nations.
• Why was the Ruhr area significant during the Weimar Republic?

  It was a key industrial area occupied by Allied troops.
• What was the League of Nations' role in post-war Germany?

  It administered the Ruhr area after World War I.
• What were the political dynamics between the left and right during the Weimar Republic?

  Political turmoil came from both left-wing communism and right-wing fascism.
• What was a common belief about Germany's loss in World War One?

  It was believed that the loss was due to the Social Democratic leadership being globalist and Jewish.
• Why was the belief about the Social Democratic leadership significant?

  It exploited the masses' hatred towards globalism and Jewish influence.