Germany Flashcards
Right wing
Politics that are conservative and nationalist usually in support of social orders and hierarchy that is supported by law or tradition
Left wing
Politics that are liberal and egalitarian in nature. Usually support social equality in opposition to social hierarchy or class divide
Communism
A political and economic ideology that advocates the establishment of a classes society in which resources and wealth are owned and controlled by the community
Racism
Belief one racial group is superior or inferior to another
Totalitarianism
A form or government that prohibits political parties, outlaw individual opposition, exercises a high degree of control and has total control over the life of citizens
Fascism
A far-right, authoritarian, ultra-nationalist ideology and movement, characterised by a dictator, militarism, suppression of opposition, belief in social hierarchy and strong regime
Nazism
A totalitarian movement based on intense nationalism that shares elements of Italian Fascism. An anti-intellectual, atheoretical movement
What does NSDAP stand for
National Socialist German Workers Part
When was NSDAP formed
1920
When was the Great Depression
October 1929
When was the ToV signed
June 28 1918
When did Hitler become Chancellor
January 1933
When did Hitler become Fuhrer
August 1934
What is the Fuhrer
German leader
Quote about Hitler gaining number during the Great Depression
During the ‘roaring twenties’ Germans ignored this vicious little man with his programme of hatred. But when the Great Depression ruined their lives, they voted for him in increasing numbers.
