Germany, Democracy, Dictatorship

Cards (35)

  • What time period does the study of Germany focus on?
    1890–1945
  • What two political systems are examined in this study?
    Democracy and dictatorship
  • What aspects of Germany's development will students study?
    Political, economic, social, and cultural aspects
  • Who was the Kaiser during this period?
    Kaiser Wilhelm
  • What influenced the difficulties of ruling Germany?
    Prussian militarism and industrialisation
  • What significant laws were important domestically in Germany?
    The Navy Laws
  • What were the consequences of the First World War for Germany?
    War weariness, economic problems, and defeat
  • What major political change occurred after the First World War?
    The end of the monarchy
  • What were some post-war problems faced by Germany?
    Reparations, occupation of the Ruhr, and hyperinflation
  • What was the political situation in Germany from 1919 to 1923?
    Political change and unrest
  • What were the key uprisings during the political unrest in Germany?
    Spartacists, Kapp Putsch, and Munich Putsch
  • What characterized the Stresemann era from 1924 to 1929?
    Extent of recovery and economic developments
  • What new currency was introduced during the Stresemann era?
    The Rentenmark
  • What were the Dawes Plan and Young Plan aimed at?
    Economic recovery and reparations management
  • What cultural movement emerged during the Weimar Republic?
    Weimar culture
  • How did the Depression impact Germany politically?
    Growth in support for Nazis and extremists
  • What role did the SA play during the Depression?
    Support for the Nazis
  • What led to the failure of Weimar democracy?
    Election results and political maneuvering
  • Who were key figures in the appointment of Hitler as Chancellor?
    Papen and Hindenburg
  • What event marked the establishment of Hitler's dictatorship?
    The Reichstag Fire
  • What legislation allowed Hitler to consolidate power?
    The Enabling Act
  • What actions did Hitler take to eliminate political opposition?
    Suppression of trade unions and political parties
  • What was the Night of the Long Knives?
    Elimination of Rohm and political rivals
  • What title did Hitler assume after consolidating power?
    Führer
  • What were the economic changes under Nazi rule?
    Benefits and drawbacks, including employment
  • What were the public works programs aimed at?
    Reducing unemployment and boosting the economy
  • What was a key aspect of Nazi economic policy?
    Self-sufficiency
  • How did the war impact the German economy and people?
    Bombing, rationing, labor shortages, and refugees
  • What were the social policies under the Nazis aimed at?
    Impact on women, youth, and education
  • What was the Final Solution?
    Nazi plan for the extermination of Jews
  • Who was responsible for Nazi propaganda?
    Goebbels
  • What methods did the Nazis use to control society?
    Propaganda, censorship, and repression
  • What roles did Himmler, the SS, and Gestapo play?
    Enforcement of Nazi policies and repression
  • What forms of opposition existed against the Nazis?
    White Rose group, Swing Youth, Edelweiss Pirates
  • What was the July 1944 bomb plot?
    Assassination attempt on Hitler