Weimar and Nazi Germany 1919-1945
Germany 1918-1945 Depth Study revision – quick links
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| The situation in Germany after the First World War including early extremist uprisings (the Spartacist Revolt and the Kapp Putsch), the invasion of the Ruhr, and the causes and effects of hyperinflation. The appointment of Gustav Stresemann, the end of the occupation of the Ruhr, negotiation of the Dawes Plan, and the terms of Locarno Treaties. | |
| Hitler’s early attitudes, control of the National Socialist German Workers Party, the actions of the SA/Stormtroopers and the Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch. Hitler's imprisonment and Mein Kampf, and how the ‘Stresemann period’ of German history led Hitler to use legal means in an attempt to gain political power. | |
| The effects of the Great Depression on Germany; the Presidential election campaign of 1932; the appointment of Hitler as Chancellor in 1933; the Reichstag Fire and the Enabling Act; the Night of the Long Knives; the death of President Hindenburg. | |
| Repression: Nazi control of the police and courts, the SS and the use of concentration camps, and the Gestapo. Nazi achievements: assistance to farming communities, employment and improved working conditions. Middle-class and upper-class support. Propaganda: role of the Reich Chamber of Culture; the effect of the radio; use of films; the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. |
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| Nazi systems for young people; the role of women and families within Nazi society; the experiences of minority groups under the Nazis. |
Establishment of the Weimar Republic: overview video
This short video provides an overview of the reasons for the establishment of the Weimar Republic.
Why did Freikorps kill Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg in 1919?
On the 15th January 1919, Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht were killed by members of the Freikorps.
‘Make Germany Pay’ – the Treaty of Versailles
An overview of the background to the Paris Peace Conference in 1918, and an explanation of the aims of the ‘Big Three’. It goes on to describe the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and Germany’s reaction to them.
Weimar Germany 1919-1929 podcast
This revision podcast is relevant to both GCSE and IGCSE History students. The aim is to present an overview of events in Weimar Germany from 1919-1929. You could use the Q&A sheet while you listen, and then test yourself on the content later. After listening, you may wish to also use the Weimar Germany Revision PowerPoint.
The episode focus on two key periods: 1919-23 and 1924-29.
The first section begins with an outline of the situation in Germany after the First World War. Particular attention is paid to the early extremist uprisings (the Spartacist Revolt and the Kapp Putsch), the invasion of the Ruhr, and the causes and effects of hyperinflation. The second section of the podcast begins with the appointment of Gustav Stresemann. It explains the end of the occupation of the Ruhr, negotiation of the Dawes Plan, and the terms of Locarno Treaties.
The podcast ends with tips on how to answer a question about ‘how successful’ Weimar Germany was. Examples are given of signs of recovery, as well evidence that Weimar Germany was still unstable.
Why did France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr in 1923?
On the 11th January 1923, French and Belgian troops marched into Germany and occupied the industrial Ruhr area.
The end of Germany’s strike in the Ruhr
On the 26th September 1923, German Chancellor Gustav Stresemann ended passive resistance in the Ruhr and resumed the payment of First World War reparations.
Introduction of the Rentenmark in Weimar Germany
On the 15th October 1923, the Rentenmark was introduced in Weimar Germany in an attempt to stop the hyperinflation crisis that had crippled the economy.
