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- Origins of the Weimar Republic102
- Weimar Constitution and Government129
- Treaty of Versailles100
- Early Problems and Opposition to the Weimar Republic301
- The 1923 Crisis and Hyperinflation90
- Stresemann and Weimar Recovery128
- Weimar Society and Culture19
- The Great Depression and Collapse of the Weimar Republic33
- Rise of the Nazis123
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The Weimar Republic. What problems did the Weimar Republic face? November Criminals- After signing the treaty of Versailles in 1919, Weimar were seen as traitors by the German people. They were known as the 'November Criminals' and that t...
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1929-1933 (Wall Street Crash/Hitler becoming chancellor) Hitler's rise to power was based upon long-term factors - resentment in the German people, the weakness of the Weimar system - which he exploited through propaganda (paid for by his rich, Communist-fearing backers), t...
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Hyperinflation In Germany - created from Mind Map Reparations Germany managed to pay off the first 2 billion gold marks of reparations 1922- Germany were unable to make further payments Mostly paid in goods, e.g. coal, iron and wood The allies did not believe this At...
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Social hardship in Germany Why was there so much social hardship in Germany between 1918 and 1923?There was so much social hardship in Germany 1918 and 1923 because they spent all of their money on the war, which they then lost. Next came the T...
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The Kapp Putsch Flow Map The Putsch was important because:- it showed that the Weimar Government had gained support from the workers of Berlin- it revealed a worryingly strong lack of support from the army for Eberet's government New Page
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1. Weimar Republic: its early problems and achievements 25th October 1918Naval base at KielSuicidal bid for glory ordered - sailors mutinied 26th October - 5th NovemberKaiser didn't crush the mutiny - sailor went on = strikes and demonstrations all over Germany- soldiers j...
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The German Depth Study - Weimar The German Depth Study - Weimar The Weimar Republic comprised all the essential elements of a perfect democracy. But was it perfect or was it flawed? The Weimar Republic After Germany lost the First World War, the Kai...
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Weimar Germany Overview The effects of WWI: Millions were dead or injured. Germany had suffered the most deaths. The main powers (e.g. France, Belgium) had spent too much money on the war. All wanted to prevent this happening again, but coul...
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Germany in Transition The Weimar Republic Kaiser was in charge of the Government and the army. Kaiser was obsessed with the military - he spent millions building a strong army. The German people liked this form of Government - they felt be...
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Instability in the Weimar Government 1919-24 Economic problems Impact of war: Chose to finance war through increased borrowing and printing more money Policy of deficit spending Because they thought they would win the war and could recoup their losses by a...
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Wiemar Germany Kaiser Wilhelm II-He had an unusable left arm - making him weak and insecure-His grandmother was Queen Victoria and his mother rejected his due to his disability-He wanted to retain the power and not hand it over to t...
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Germany In Transition Beginning of Weimar Background to WW1 Greatest travesty - Huge loss of life From the offset Germany was the enemy 20 million wounded and could not work German government in debt from four year war Kaiser...
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Post War and Beginning of Weimar Germany Germany Summarised: Post World War 1 and The Weimar BeginningTimeline of Important War Dates:1914 - Schlieffen Plan for a quick victory by attacking on two fronts fails1916 - General Ludendorff and Field Marshall Hind...
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What Problems Faced The Weimar Republic and How Far Were These Problems Overcome by 1929? The Weimar Republic faced opposition from the outset in 1919, after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Economic hardship affected the whole nation and led to uprisings and assassinations.In 1923 the Weimar...
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History GCSE Germany after WW1: After the war, various civil uprisings causes the Kaiser to abdicate Power was takes by Ebert, leader of the Social Democratic party (biggest party in the Reichstag) This causes the Spartacists move...
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History Germany revision notes Weimar Problems 1919-1923The Weimar Republic faced opposition from the outset in 1919, after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Economic hardship affected the whole nation and led to uprisings and assassinations...
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Untitled Creation of the Republic and the Constitution 3rd October 1918 - Prince Max asked Allies for an armisticeAllies discussed and German politics continued - 1918-1919 Weimar Republic createdCommunist Revolution Threat:Pr...
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Untitled Overcoming Challenges to The Constitution:28th June 1919 - TOV signed - as a result made government (+ socialists + jews) highly unpopular with publicMany believed war still could have been won due to propaganda and l...
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Germany Post World War One Study Note After World War One The German state was very poor at this time, while the Blockade of Germany from 1914-1919 led to a lack of food and supplies. Britain intended to use its powerful navy to starve Germ...
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What was the impact of the peace treaty on Germany up to 1923 - created from Mind Map Germany criticism of the Treaty of Versailles Political Violence Economic Impacts
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germany unit 2a treaty of Versailleswar guilt clause ( 213) Germans unhappy as they don't want fall responsibility for the war as made them look bad.reparations (Germany pay £6600 million) Germans unhappy as they are only countries p...
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Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945 The Abdication of the Kaiser Before 1918 imperialistic, militaristic and autocratic Rise in German nationalism They dreamed of a united Germany, manned by Kaiser and its economy at the technological forefront of...
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What happened to the Weimar Republic ? What happened to the Weimar Republic 1919 - Treaty of Versailles Forced on Germany - they were not allowed to attend peace talks Germany's colonies were removed the German army was significantly reduced - 100,000 sold...
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Early Years of the Weimar Republic 1918-1924 Abdication of the Kaiser On 9th November the Kaisers abdication had been announced in Berlin. Europe celebrated the armistice on 11th November 1918. President Wilson offered Germany his 14 point plan however Wilson's ...
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History - essay question. plan How accurate is it to describe the years 1924-9 in Germany as a period of deceptive stability? P.E.E.Make your initial point; making sure its a strong one.Back up your point with valid evidence.Explain your point goin...
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Untitled 3 Stage Revolution:October 1918 Revolution from Above - try to restore democracy and powerLudendorff and Hindenburg let Kaiser Wilhelm know war is lost - SeptemberPersuade him to step down (loses power to appoint and ...
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The rise of the Nazi party - created from Mind Map The Weimar Republic Problems - Public blamed Weimar for the treaty of Versailles. Time of confusion and chaos. Spartacists - Jan 1919. Revolution against government in Berlin. Successfully captured the telegraph burea...
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Untitled_1 Key issue 1: How strong was Weimar Germany in the 1920's? 1919: Formation of the Communist Party and Spartacists revolt Bavarian uprising and Munich revolt Govt. use of Freikorps to put down the communist revolts Nati...
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Pre/During War Germany Pre/During War Germany People:The Kaiser Wilhelm II - Was King of Prussia, head of state, had to most power and was royalty and position was hereditary not elected. Abdicated in November 1918, after armistice. Otto Vo...
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Hitler: Conditions ECONOMIC Conditions in Weimar Germany Treaty of Versailles: pay a huge amount of reparations to the allies (as a result of the amount of destruction Germany cause in WW1). They had to pay £6.6 billion. The allies...
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Hitler's Conditions on Rise to Power Conditions with Hitler's Rise to Power : Economical : Treaty of Versailles : As a result of the amount of destruction Germany caused in WW1 (1914-1918) - they were required to pay large sums of money to France, ...
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Why the Nazis Achieved Power in 1933 - essay intro/conclusion Why the Nazis Achieved Power in 1933Set the Scene:At the end of the Great War, Bismarck's 1871 Empire was destroyed due to Germany's defeat and Germany was left leaderless due to the Kaiser's abdictation. As a result ...
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Why the Nazis Achieved Power in 1933 - essay intro/conclusion Why the Nazis Achieved Power in 1933Set the Scene:At the end of the Great War, Bismarck's 1871 Empire was destroyed due to Germany's defeat and Germany was left leaderless due to the Kaiser's abdictation. As a result ...
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Untitled Before the kaiser abdicated the sailors were sent on a final attack but they mutated and turned back towards the capital and demanded the abdication of the Kier Wilhelm II. The kisar abdicated on 9th November 1918. po...
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Extremism in Germany 1919-1923 Threat from the Right:Membership: Junkers - eastern PrussiaSenior army officersIndustrial tycoonsGerman nationalist people's Party (DNVP) - see Germany struggle against other nations as keyMonarchist, anti semitic and...
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What Problems Faced The Weimar Republic? Introduction:The Weimar Republic faced opposition from the in 1919, after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Economic hardship affected the whole nation and led to uprisings and assassinations. Introducing...
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Why did the Nazis succeed in elections? - created from Mind Map NAZI PROPAGANDA NEGATIVE COHESION Disillusionment with democracy
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Spartacists The Spartacists, led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, were a group of radical socialists who found 'fame' in the first few months after the November Armistice when Germany experienced it...
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Golden Years Economic Recovery: RentenmarkHyperinflation was causing many to suffer in Germany as they didn't have enough money to pay for goods and the currency was not stableStresemann called off passive resistance and introduce...
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