Who was both the first chancellor of the new German republic and was appointed its first president in 1919?
Frederick Ebert
When was germanys new republican constitution agreed by the National Assembly, which Met in weimar?
August 1919
What did article 231 of the treaty of Versailles say?
That Germany were to accept responsibility for the war and for all loss and damage
What did the treaty of Versailles say about germanys army?
It had to be reduced to 100,000 troops
When did France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr industrial area of Germany in response to the non payment of reparation?
January 1923
Which group of people benefitted from hyperinflation?
People who were indebt as they could easily pay it back
What name was often given to those German politicians who negotiated the armistice at the end of World War One?
November criminals
Which of the following features of the Weimar constitution was considered to be a strength?âš
the bill of rights
What was the name of the attempted armed takeover of the government in March 1920?
The Kapp Putsch
Gustav Stresemann became Chancellor of Germany in august 1923 at the height of the hyperinflation crisis. What other post did he hold at the same time?
foreign minister
For how long was Stresemann Chancellor in 1923?
3 months
Stresemann remained foreign minister until his death. When did he die?
October 1929
What was the name of the new currency introduced in October 1923 that helped to end hyperinflation?
Rentenmark
What was the name of the repayment plan agreed for germanys reparations in September 1924?
Dawes plan
By how much was the total amount of reparations to be paid by Germany reduced Uber the Ruhr?
20 percent
Which 2 countries made an agreement with Germany in the Locarno treaties to respect the borders between them?
France and Belgium
Iâm which year was Germany accepted into the League of Nations as a permanent member of the council?
1926
What was the name of the most influential visual arts movement in Weimar Germany?
Bauhaus
the Great Depression caused mass unemployment in Germany. How many Germans were unemployed by the time Hitler became chancellor in January 1933?
6.1 million
Who was the German chancellor from March 1930 until May 1932?
Heinrich Bruning
The nazis gained seats in the Reichstag after 1929 as a result of the depression. Which other party gained seats too?
The communist party
who was in charge of the Nazi partyâs propaganda during their rise to power?
Joseph Goebbels
How many seats did the Nazis win in the Reichstag in the election of November 1932?
196
Who preceded Hitler as chancellor of Germany?
Franz von Papen
What was the name of the law passed by the Reichstag in March that gave Hitler power to make laws alone for 4 years?
The enabling act
In June 1933 Hitler signed an agreement called the concordat, who did he sign it with?
The pope
What was the date of the night of the king knives, when Hitler eliminated the leadership of the SA?
30th June 1934
What title did Hitler take Upton president Hindenburgs death in august 1934?
FĂŒhrer
Who was appointed economics minister in 1937 with the goal of achieving âautarkyâ?
Hermann Göring
Which workersâ organisation gave them rewards for their hard work, such as theatre trips and cheap holidays?
Strength through joy
Which branch of the Hitler Youth was for girls ages 14-17?
League of German Maidens
Who led the Nazis reich church, which tried to unify the different branches of Protestantism?
Ludwig Muller
Which organisation led by Heinrich Himmler was in charge of Hitlers âpolice stateâ (and oversaw the other 2)?
schutzstaffel(SS)
in which german city was a Nazi rally held every august?
Nuremberg
Which opposition group was formed by Hans and Sophie Scholl at the university of Munich in 1943?
The white rose group
Which racial group in Germany was favoured as the âidealâ by the Nazis?
Aryans
Iâm which year were the Nuremberg laws passed?
1935
Which event led to the setting up of the kindertransport, which evacuated Jewish children from Germany to Britain by train?
Kristallnacht
Britain and France declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939 after the German invasion of which country?