Ch.6 Flashcards
What is ultranationalism
Extreme form of nationalism:
•From valuing own nation and its interests to hostility towards people of other nations
•may be associated w fanatical belief in own group as well as a fear and loathing of anyone who challenges those beliefs
Hrant Dink
Turkish journalist who was a member of Turkeys Arminian minority and was murdered because he spoke openly about the Armenian genocide, his death caused huge protest becoming a symbol of struggle for free speech, minority rights and justice
Russia under Stalin
1918, Russian rev. the czar was was eliminated
Stalin confiscated farmland and forced farmers into collective farms
Millions resisted and were killed or deported to force labour camps
10 million~ Ukrainians died due to forced famine 1930s
Stalin banned Ukrainian language and persecuted dissenters
Minor actions insulting Stalin were punished
Propaganda and Ultranationalism
Extreme nationalists use propaganda to manipulate strong emotions and persuade people to behave in certain ways
Stalin and his propaganda
When millions were sent to forced labour camps, Stalins propagandists created posters, slogans, songs, newspapers, speeches etc. to glorify extreme nationalism and presenting Stalin as a caring father of Soviet people
How does Ultranationalism form
Social economic crises, the emergence of a charismatic authoritarian leader, and national traditions and myths the prompt feelings of superiority
What dual representation does Hitler’s name symbolize?
- Hope, faith, and the future
- Confused hatred, base lies, and cowardly slander
What was a major consequence of the Great Depression for many people?
People lost their savings as banks closed.
What happened to unemployment during the Great Depression?
Unemployment rose as companies laid off workers.
What type of government did Germany become after World War I?
A republic.
What political issue did Germany face during the 1920s?
No political party won enough votes to run a successful government.
Why did the Great Depression hit Germany especially hard?
Germany was still struggling to recover from World War I and had to pay reparations.
What economic challenge did Germany face in the early 1920s?
Extreme inflation caused the buying power of money to drop sharply.
What happened to the value of German money in the early 1920s?
German money became almost worthless.
How did other countries respond to the Great Depression that affected German trade?
Many countries stopped importing German goods.
What was a significant result of reduced trade for Germany during the Depression?
German industries laid off workers.
What did many Germans face as economic conditions worsened?
Homelessness and starvation.
Who did some Germans look to for leadership during the economic crisis?
Adolf Hitler.
What political party did Adolf Hitler lead?
The National Socialist German Workers Party, or the Nazi Party.
In what year was Hitler elected to lead Germany?
1933.
What action did Hitler take once he was in power?
He dissolved the parliament and declared the start of the Nazi Reich.
What freedoms were suspended under Hitler’s regime?
Freedom of the press and freedom of assembly.
What was the state of communication under Hitler’s rule?
Postal, telegraph, and telephone communications were no longer private.
What was the impact of printing huge amounts of money in Germany?
The German mark became almost worthless.
