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Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?
Which of the following were Centralised Powers?
What was the Weimar Republic?
Germany's government from 1919-1933.
What were the main outcomes of the Versailles Treaty for Germany?
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What was the impact of the Great Depression on Germany by 1932?
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When did Hitler join the German Workers' Party?
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Who does the term 'November Criminals' refer to?
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What was the Dawes Plan?
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When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
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What promises did Hitler make to the German people?
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What was the Enabling Act?
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Who was Hjalmar Schacht?
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What changes did Hitler make in foreign policies?
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How many Jews were killed due to Nazi propaganda?
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What was a key component of Nazi ideology?
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What was the purpose of youth organizations in Nazi Germany?
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What was Hitler's view on women in Germany?
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Study Notes
Allied Powers and Central Powers
- Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and later the US.
- Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.
Weimar Republic
- Governed Germany from 1919 to 1933, establishing a federal structure and democratic constitution.
- Citizens elected deputies for the German Parliament, including women.
Versailles Treaty
- Resulted in significant territorial losses for Germany: over a tenth of its population, 13% of its territories, and substantial industrial resources.
- Demilitarization of Germany was enforced.
- War clause placed full responsibility on Germany for the war, requiring compensation of £6 billion.
- Occupation of resource-rich Rhineland by Allied nations throughout the 1920s.
Germany and the Great Depression
- Industrial production fell to 40% of the 1929 level by 1932.
- Unemployment reached approximately 6 million, with individuals desperate for work.
- Hyperinflation devalued currency, intensifying public anxiety.
Formation of the Nazi Party
- Hitler, angered by Germany's WWI defeat and the Versailles Treaty, joined the German Workers' Party in 1919.
- Renamed it the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party), growing in popularity by 1932.
November Criminals
- Term used for German politicians who signed the Versailles Treaty in November 1918.
Dawes Plan
- A plan allowing a loan from the USA to provide short-term economic relief for Germany post-WWI.
Adolf Hitler
- Born in Austria in 1889, joined the German army in WWI in 1914.
- Became Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933.
Hitler's Promises
- Promised to make Germany a strong nation, overturn the Versailles Treaty, enhance individual dignity, provide employment, and end foreign interference.
The Enabling Act
- Allowed Hitler to enact laws without German Parliament's consent, establishing a dictatorship and facilitating the Nazification of society.
Economic Leadership
- Hjalmar Schacht focused on full production and employment to stabilize the economy.
Changes in Foreign Policies
- Withdrew from the League of Nations in 1933.
- Reoccupied the Rhineland in 1936.
- Integrated Austria and Germany in 1938 under the slogan "one people, one empire, one leader."
Victims of Nazi Propaganda
- Six million Jews, 200,000 Gypsies, 100,000 Polish civilians, and 70,000 disabled Germans were persecuted.
Nazi Ideology
- Promoted a racial hierarchy with Aryan Germans at the top and Jews at the bottom.
- Advocated for territorial expansion and resources acquisition to enhance German power.
- Dehumanized non-Aryans, viewing them as undesirable, compelling them to leave or eliminate them.
Youth Organizations
- Jungvolk for children aged 10-14, focusing on ideological and physical training.
- Nazi Youth Organization for teenagers aged 14.
- Labour services for 18-year-old boys.
Women in Nazi Germany
- Aryan women were regarded as vital for producing pure-blood Aryans, with motherhood as their primary role.
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Explore the key events and consequences of World War I, including the roles of the Allied and Central Powers. Understand the formation of the Weimar Republic and its challenges, including the impact of the Versailles Treaty and the Great Depression on Germany.
