Germany 1919–1939

KEY QUESTION:

How far do the early problems of the Weimar republic suggest that it was doomed from the start?

Origins of the Weimar Republic. Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany. Problems of the Weimar Republic 1918-24 (political weakness, challenges from the Left and Right, Spartacists, Kapp Putsch, Munich Putsch, invasion of the Ruhr and hyperinflation).

How far did the Weimar Republic recover under Stresemann?

Recovery of the economy; the Dawes and Young Plans; the role of Stresemann; inability of the Weimar Republic to cope with the Depression.

How did the Nazi Party develop its ideas and organisation up to 1929?

Early career of Hitler; founding of the Nazi Party; Munich Putsch; Mein Kampf; decline in support in the Stresemann years.

How was Hitler able to become Chancellor in January 1933?

Growth in support for the Nazis, 1929-1933; and its reasons; elections of 1932; invitation to lead coalition government, 1933.

How did Hitler change Germany from a democracy to a Nazi dictatorship, 1933-1934?

Reichstag Fire; Election of March 1933; Enabling Act; elimination of political opposition – political parties, Trade Unions. Night of the Long Knives; death of Hindenburg; Hitler becomes Führer.

What were the main features of totalitarian dictatorship in Nazi Germany?

One party law and order – the SS and Gestapo. Cultural, racial and religious persecution; control of education, youth movements and the media; censorship and propaganda.

To what extent did the German people benefit from Nazi rule in the 1930s?

Economic policy; increased employment through public works programmes, rearmament and conscription; self-sufficiency. Effects of Nazi policies on people living in Germany.

Links:

Germany 1919-1939: basic narrative overview

Germany 1919-39: simple overview specifically aimed at the AQA GCSE, plus a large number of more detailed notes on specific topics - excellent.

Basic notes

SchoolHistory Interactive Diagrams - GREAT!

History Learning Site - excellent

HistoryGCSE.org - online revision notes, including exemplar essays (excellent)

majzlik.com - AS/A level notes written by the History Co-ordinator of Guildford School.

Dr Dennis's model answers - very clear and useful exemplar answers, aimed at OCR students

Brilliant YouTube video by Clare Lavender

- Laura Mancktelow's brilliant video on the Rise of Hitler

- Scott Allsop's podcast on Weimar Germany

- BBC debate-podcast on Hitler's Rise toPower

- Scott Allsop's podcast on Hitler's Rise to Power

- Scott Allsop's podcast on Nazi Control of Germany

- BBC debate-podcast on life in Nazi Germany

- Scott Allsop's podcast on life in Nazi Germany

YouTube

Claire Lavender's video on Weimar Germany - plus great music!!!

Mr Portman's great video

Wikipedia - good overview encyclopaedia site

The old BBCi notes on the Rise of Hitler

'College Notes' - abbreviated but lots of ideas

Prof. G Rempel's lectures - academic/ detailed

Weimar Republic:

- 1918 Revolution

- Legacy of Versailles

- Economic and Political Problems

- Foreign Policy Problems

The Nazis:

- Paramilitary Groups

Prof. Raffael Scheck's site - very detailed

Nicky Boughey's comparison of Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Russia

A biography of Hitler - with lots of pictures

Hitler Historiography - what historians have said about Hitler over the years.

Frank E Smitha - online book VERY hard

In this module you will learn:

	THREE phases of German history 1919–1933.
	FIVE differences in the Constitution, 1914 versus 1919.
	FIVE problems the Weimar government faced, 1919-1923 [ILRIM]
	SEVEN causes of the Weimar government’s problems [CROAPOP]
	The 25-point programme of the Nazi Party
	The Four principles of Mein Kampf.
	The FIVE causes of the Munich Putsch [Why Nazis Supported Munich Battle]
	FOUR results of the Munich Putsch [Defeat? Tell Me Something!]
	FOUR reasons the Weimar republic survived [FASS]
	SIX things Stresemann achieved [DIFFER]
	FIVE ways Hitler reorganised the Nazi Party, 1924–1928.
	NINE reasons Hitler came to power in 1933 [LIMP PAPER].
	EIGHT steps by which Hitler turned his position as Chancellor into that of Fuhrer.
	SEVEN ways the Nazis kept control of the German people.
	SIX German social groups affected by the Nazi regime.

Germany 1919–1939

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