Hitler & Nazi Germany

• What was the timeline period for Germany discussed in the material?

  1918-1939
• How many different political systems existed in Germany between 1918 and 1939?

  Three different political systems
• What replaced the monarchy in Germany?

  A republic replaced the monarchy
• What followed the republic in Germany's political history?

  A dictatorship followed the republic
• Was the republic in Germany a democracy?

  Yes, it was a democracy
• When did the monarchy end in Germany?

  In 1918
• When did the Nazi republic start in Germany?

  In 1933
• How many significant political changes occurred in Germany between 1918 and 1933?

  Three significant political changes
• What happened to the Kaiser in 1918?

  The Kaiser abdicated
• What does a monarchy mean?

  A country ruled by a royal family
• What does a republic mean?

  A country not ruled by a royal family
• Who elects a republic government?

  The adult people of the country
• What does a dictatorship mean?

  One person and one political party rules
• What choices do people have in a democracy?

  Many political choices
• What is lacking in a dictatorship?

  No political choices
• How did the First World War affect Germany's supplies?

  Supplies were shortened due to blockades
• What led to starving citizens in Germany during WWI?

  British Royal Navy blockades
• What epidemic broke out in Germany due to lack of medicine?

  A flu epidemic
• What happened to the German army's strength in August 1918?

  The US joined the war against Germany
• What did the Reichstag want to show after the Kaiser abdicated?

  That the monarchy was no longer in power
• What did President Wilson inform Germany about in 1918?

  A 14-point peace plan
• Why did the German Navy decide to mutiny?

  They thought fighting was pointless
• When did the German republic end?

  In 1933
• What significant event occurred on November 11th?

  The armistice was signed
• What were four difficulties facing Germany by 1918?

  Lack of medicine, food, coal, clothing
• Why was there a lack of supplies in Germany during WWI?

  British Royal Navy blockades
• What was the Turnip Winter?

  The harsh winter of 1916-1917
• What did the lack of coal mean for soldiers in winter?

  They would freeze and weaken
• What was one reason the Kaiser had to abdicate?

  To show development of democracy
• What did political leaders hope for by the Kaiser's abdication?

  Better treatment in peace treaty
• What was Ebert trying to achieve in Germany?

  A democracy with elected representatives
• Why was Ebert opposed to the Spartacists?

  He believed they would destroy Germany
• What were the aims of the Spartacists?

  To create a revolution like Russia's
• How did Ebert prepare to defeat the Spartacists?

  By gathering support from the army
• Why did the Freikorps hate the Spartacists?

  They blamed them for Germany's loss
• What happened during the Spartacist uprising of January 1919?

  The Freikorps overthrew the Spartacists
• What was the outcome of the Spartacist uprising?

  Many deaths and leaders executed
• How did the First World War affect Germany's economy?

  Caused inflation and debt
• What were the social effects of the war on Germany?

  Starvation and lack of medicine
• What were the military effects of the war on Germany?

  2 million dead, 6 million wounded