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What was the name of the party that Hitler renamed and later became known as the Nazi Party?
What was the name of the party that Hitler renamed and later became known as the Nazi Party?
What was the main reason for the economic crisis in Germany in 1923?
What was the main reason for the economic crisis in Germany in 1923?
What was the name of the plan introduced by the Americans in 1924 to stabilize Germany's economy?
What was the name of the plan introduced by the Americans in 1924 to stabilize Germany's economy?
What was the article in the Weimer Republic that gave the President the power to impose emergency and rule by decree?
What was the article in the Weimer Republic that gave the President the power to impose emergency and rule by decree?
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What event in 1929 had a devastating impact on the German economy?
What event in 1929 had a devastating impact on the German economy?
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What was the outcome of Germany's involvement in the First World War?
What was the outcome of Germany's involvement in the First World War?
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What was the main reason for the unpopularity of the Weimer Republic among the German people?
What was the main reason for the unpopularity of the Weimer Republic among the German people?
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What was the effect of the First World War on the European economy?
What was the effect of the First World War on the European economy?
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What was the outcome of the National Assembly meeting at Weimer?
What was the outcome of the National Assembly meeting at Weimer?
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What was the result of the rise of Hitler's power?
What was the result of the rise of Hitler's power?
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Nazism and the Rise of Hitler
Formation of the Weimer Republic
- Germany fought the First World War (1914-1918) alongside the Austrian empire and against the Allies (England, France, and Russia)
- Germany was defeated in 1918, leading to the formation of the Weimer Republic
- A National Assembly met at Weimer and established a democratic constitution with a federal structure
- The Weimer Republic was not well received by the German people due to the terms it was forced to accept after Germany's defeat
The Effects of the War
- The war had a devastating impact on the entire continent, both psychologically and financially
- Europe became a debtor from being a creditor
- The Weimer Republic was criticized, and its supporters became easy targets of attack in conservative nationalist circles
Political Radicalism and Economic Crisis
- The birth of the Weimer Republic coincided with the uprising of the Spartacist League, inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
- The Spartacists founded the Communist Party of Germany, leading to political radicalization
- The economic crisis of 1923 was heightened by Germany's refusal to pay war reparations, leading to France's occupation of Ruhr and Germany's reckless printing of paper currency
- The value of the German mark collapsed, resulting in hyperinflation
The Years of Depression
- 1924-1928 saw some stability, but it was built on sand
- The introduction of the Dawes Plan by the Americans helped Germany recover from financial instability
- Germany was dependent on short-term loans, largely from the USA
- The withdrawal of American support after the 1929 Wall Street Exchange crash hit the German economy badly
Hitler's Rise to Power
- Hitler was born in Austria in 1889 and earned medals for bravery in the First World War
- The German defeat and the Treaty of Versailles horrified and infuriated him
- Hitler joined the German Workers Party and renamed it National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party)
- Nazism became a mass movement during the Great Depression
- Hitler's powerful and effective speeches promised the people a strong nation with employment for all
- Hitler achieved the highest position in the cabinet of ministries on 30 January 1933
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