Effects Of WW1 Flashcards
Define propaganda.
Biased information used to make the viewer feel or think a certain way about a topic.
What was the treaty of Versailles?
The treaty of Versailles was a treaty signed at the end of WW1 designed to settle affairs in Europe after the war. The treaty was used to hold Germany accountable for the war.
Who were the major allied leaders at the treaty of Versailles and how did they feel?
Woodrow Wilson (USA) : wanted a fair and lenient treaty. Ensure peace Georges Clemenceau (France): wanted a very strict treaty to weaken Germany. Ensure No longer a treat to France David Lloyd George (Britain): saw validity of Wilson’s argument but knew British people wouldn’t be happy with lenient treaty.
What were the terms of the treaty of Versailles?
Germany lost:
Territory which contained coal, agricultural and iron production
Army was limited
Navy reduced ships and no submarines allowed
Not allowed to have military planes and heavy weapons
Had to pay reparations
Who did the Germans blame for their unhappiness?
Weimar government
How did the Germans feel and what did they believe?
The Germans felt angry and humiliated. They believed they would have won the war if it had continued.
What was the Weimar Republic?
The Weimar Republic was the government created in Germany after WW1 after the kaiser stepped down
What challenges were the Weimar government faced with?
- Treaty of Versailles
- Many different political parties weakened the new democracy
- The army grew into privileged elite
What was the spartacists and who were the leaders?
- Attempted overthrow of the Weimar Gov.
2. Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemberg
What was the second uprising to try and overthrow the Weimar Gov?
An army group led by Wolfgang Kapp. Wanted to reestablish the authority of monarchy.
What two major events happened in 1929?
The death of Stresemann and the New York stock exchange collapsed causing the Great Depression
Why did the Weimar Republic fall?
The economic crisis and the belief that was Weimar Rep. was weak by the German people was part of their downfall as well as the rise of Hitler
What is the full name for Nazi?
National Socialist German Worker Party
What does coup d’etat mean?
A military attempt to take over government
What was the SA and what does it stand for?
The SA stands for Storm troopers.
They were a private army from common criminals and bouncers.
Who was the leader of the SA?
Ernst Röhm
Who were the SS and who was the leader?
- Private body guard
2. Heinrich Himmler
Who were the Gestapo?
Secret police who worked with the SS
What happened on 30 January 1933?
Von Hindenburg offered Hitler the position of chancellor.
Which evens helped Hitler secure dictatorial power?
- Reichstag fire
- Enabling act
- Night of long knives
What was the Reichstag fires?
Parliamentary building fire in 1933
What was the enabling act?
This gave Hitler emergency powers
What was the night of long knives?
A period in time where SA members were executed in order for Hitler to take complete control of Germany
What is the third reich
Hitlers rule of Germany
What does fascist mean?
Ultranationalist and have racist tendencies. Anti-everybody else
Who was Göbbels?
Head of propaganda and media in Nazi Gov.
Who was Göring?
Hitlers designated successor, head of the German Air Force and the original head of the Gestapo
What was the centre of the Nazi party?
Nuremberg
Wha does Aryan identify mean?
Perfect person
What was the Kristallnact(broken glass)?
On 9 November 1938 Nazis attacked Jewish people an property
What is the USSR?
United Socialist Soviet Republic
