IGCSE History Flashcards
Georges Clemenceau (France) opinion on Germany (2)
wanted to weaken german forces
make germany pay for destruction
Hitler 1921
became party leader
Night of the Long Knives June 1934 (5)
SS arrested 200 SA (90 casualties)
taken to Munich to be executed
revenge on old enemies (von Kahr + Schleicher)
removed possible Nazi leadership rival (Gregor Strasser)
Hitler claimed he defended Germany against a plot by Rohm
Date of Spartacist Uprising in Berlin
January 5 1919
Impact of Hungarian uprising (5)
1956
strengthened Khrushchev’s hold over eastern countries in Warsaw Pact
Khrushchev became more confidence in dealing with the US because he knew they would not take military action
Allies looked bad - encouraged communist countries to rebel against USSR though they could not back up their words with military support
damaged relations - US strongly opposed the Soviet invasion of Hungary
Why solution to Kapp Putsch worked
city unable to function due to strikes - no gas,water,electricity
Tension with the USSR and the Allies 1938 Czechoslovakia (3)
Allies allowed Czechoslovakia to be given to Germany without consulting Stalin
Czechoslovakia was close to USSR borders
Stalin believed allies wanted USSR destroyed
Impact of Vienna Conference (2)
worsened relations
Kennedy increased military spending by over 2 billion USD
Reason for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
prevent spread of nuclear weapons
Poland under Soviet occupation (4)
1944 - poles rebel against german occupation in Warsaw Uprising
Red army invades poland after uprising is crushed
intimidate voters into voting for communism
poland gets communist government
When did the French agree to leave the Rhineland
June 1930
Ping-Pong Diplomacy (3)
friendly contact between Chinese and American table tennis teams during World Table Tennis Championships
american team invited to play in China
US secretary of state met with Chinese Prime Minister later and established good relations
Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech
felt that USSR was threat to freedom + world peace
Strengths of article 48
could quickly resolve emergencies
Why Truman did not want South Korea to become communist
feared that if SK became communist there would be a domino effect and other countries near it would become communist
Southeast Asian Treaty Organisation (SEATO) (2)
organisation of southeast asian countries with UK + France
intended to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia
Main events of Munich Putsch 8/11 November 1923 (4)
Hitler + SA storm beer hall
Hitler forced Kahr + Lossow to march to Berlin and install Ludendorff as Germany’s new leader
SA used violence against the Bavarian state government members
Kahr + Lossow swear loyalty to the Putsch and leave beer hall
David Lloyd George opinion on Germany (2)
wanted to avoid future war with germany
wanted to punish germany
National Labour Service (RAD) (2)
organised unemployed men to do manual work (building projects)
Hitler believed it would instill discipling + value of hard work
Result of terrirotial terms of treaty of versailles (3)
lost 13% of european terriotry
lost almost 50% of iron reserves
lost 15% of coal reserves
Czechoslovakian life under Communist rule (4)
economy for the USSR –> fewer consumer goods for the people
no freedom of speech (censoring of newspapers, TV, radio)
Czech government carried out purges against communist opponents
protests against low standard of living + lack of freedom
Description of german people in Weimar Constitution
above age 20 can vote
March 1933 Election (3)
Hitler called election for new Reichstag
Nazis were largest party but did not have majority - measures could be voted down by other parties
wanted to have 2/3 of Reichstag seats - would have total control
Government solution to Spartacist Uprising
Freikorps - former German soldiers who hated communism
Result of Berlin Airlift (2)
1949 - USSR lifts blockade
west made Stalin look foolish + aggressive
Strengths of democracy in Weimar Constitution
right to vote in elections
Role of Concentration camps in Nazi Terror (3)
anyone who opposed Nazis sent to concentration camps
prisoners treated harshly - forced to work + tortured
over 200,000 imprisoned
Comecon (5)
1949
economic organisation
aimed to support economic development in members
discouraged trade with west
did not allow members to accept Marshall Aid
When did the USA send Charles Dawes
1923
Social Impact of Berlin Wall in Berlin (3)
numerous escape attempts (over 130 people killed)
Berliners separated from their friends/families on other side
people who worked on opposite sides of Wall had to give up their jobs as they could not travel to the other side
Negatives of SALT 1 (2)
unrealistic that nuclear war would be avoided due to treaties
treaty did not cover latest technological developments
Allied bombing 1940-1944 (4)
1940 - RAF bombed German cities (military + industrial targets)
1942 - bombed civilian areas to lower German morale
1943 - 43 German cities bombed
1944 - bombed strategic targets (railway lines, bridges)
Operation Barbarossa (4)
1941
germans invaded USSR and threatened Moscow, Leningrad, Kiev by November
german advance stopped due to winter
Soviet scorched earth policy caused Germans to retreat (2 million germans died in operation)
Effects of SA (3)
conflict with communists
impressed many people
showed Hitler’s power
Dubcek’s beliefs (3) 1968
communism correct but should not make life miserable
citizens should be able to express their opinions
committed to Warsaw Pact
Hiter’s role/achievements for the Nazi Party in 1920-1922 (5)
talented speaker - attracted more members
developed friendships with powerful Germans
used party newspaper to spread views
appealed to critics of Weimar
surrounded himself with loyal individuals
Paris Summit (3)
1960
USSR walks out of talks due to U2 incident - no decisions made
Eisenhower refuses to apologise
Nazi policies against Jews 1935 (4)
banned from public places
banned from army
Reich Law for Protection of German Blood and Honour : Jews could not marry Aryans, Aryans who did not divorce would be considered Jews
Reich Law on Citizenship : Jews were not citizens (could not vote or hold German passport)
Why the US wanted Detente (3)
military might would not always allow it to do accomplish its aims
would allow US to spend less money on weapons + deal with its social issues (civil rights)
Nixon wanted to reduce tension with USSR + establish relations with China (becoming too powerful)
Nazi government methods for encouraging women to stay at home and have babies (5)
propaganda campaign to encourage women to have more children
medals awarded to women with large families
German Women’s Enterprise Organisation trained women in household skills
1933 Law for Encouragement of Marriage : provided loans to young couples for marriage only if the women gave up work
contraception + abortion banned
Non-territorial terms of treaty of versailles (5)
war guilt clause (article 231) - germany had to accept blame for starting war
had to pay reparations of 136 billion marks to allies
League of Nations formed but Germany not included
No anchluss (reunuion) with Austria allowed
baltic states given independence
Role of SS in Nazi Terror (3)
SS arrested political opponents
SS harmed anyone against Hitler
ran concentration camps in Germany
Bizonia (2)
1947
combined german zones of US + UK
Hitler in 1920 (4)
put in charge of propaganda for German Workers’ Party
Hitler + Drexler rewrote party aims as 25 Point Programme
party renamed to National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party)
helped to increase membership
U-2 Incident (3)
1960
USSR shoot down American U-2 spy plane over the USSR
USA claimed it was a weather airplane blown off course but the USSR had interrogated the pilot
How Hitler eliminated the local government 1933-1934 (4)
1933 - closed down Germany’s 18 separate state parliaments
reorganised parliaments so that Nazis held majority in each parliament
appointed Nazi state governors to make laws
1934 - abolished state parliaments altogether
Vienna Conference (3)
1961
Khrushchev renewed Berlin Ultimatum 1958
no final decision on Berlin
Reasons for deteriorating relations between the USSR and the USA (3)
different ideologies - fear that both would spread their beliefs
no longer working together against Hitler - relationship returned to before
military rivalry/power imbalance
Why the west decided not to provide support during the Hungarian Uprising 1956 (2)
military aid could start a war
would go against US policy of containment
Result of Kapp Putsch (2)
showed government had little military power - could not oppose Freikorps
also showed that majority of people preferred government over Kapp
NATO (3)
1949
created by western allies
all NATO members would come to assistance o a NATO member if it was attacked
Weimar and the League of Nations 1926 (2)
Stresemann persuaded other countries to allow Germany in the LoN
Germany placed on LoN Council - members of this council made the most important decisions
How did German government respond to allied bombing (2)
set up welfare organizations - provided food + find accommodation for people whose homes were destroyed
spread propaganda to reduce impact of bombing
Initial views of the German Workers’ Party (5)
democracy was weak
powerful leader needed to rebuild Germany’s strength
Jews caused Germany to be weak
Communists + Socialists caused the fall of the Kaiser
socialist Weimar politicians betrayed Germany by signing the Treaty of Versailles
Geneva Summit (3)
1959
both sides made proposals for how Berlin should be governed, but no agreement reached
Eisenhower invited Khrushchev to US for more talks
Khrushchev approach to Kennedy 1961
believed he had advantage over him as Kennedy was inexperienced
Destalinisation effect on Poland 1956
polish leader introduced moderate reforms
How Spartacist Uprising ended
Leaders Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht killed along with other members by Freikorps
Ideology differences with USSR and USA : social structure (2)
USSR : everyone equal
USA : some people have more power than others
Nazi use of Terror for control (2)
people suspected of opposition sent to prison or concentration camps
German law became Nazi ideology - Germans could be arrested without trial
How Eisenhower reacted to USSR relations with Cuba (2)
1960 - Eisenhower reduces amount of sugar bought from Cuba, eventually bans trade with them
1961 - US breaks off diplomatic relations with Cuba
How work for women changed in Nazi Germany (2)
removed from paid employment –> encouraged women into domestic roles
women encouraged to return to work later
Limited Test Ban Treaty 1963 (3)
agree not to carry out nuclear test explosions outside of country borders
concerned for contaminating environment
signed by US, UK, USSR (113 countries signed later)
Main purpose of Nazi economic plan (2)
make Germany self-sufficient
would not have to rely on other countries
Date when Kaiser goes to exile in Holland
9 November 1918
Impact of Korean War on USA and USSR tensions 1950-1955 (4)
USA defense budget tripled
USSR increased size of its armed forces
1955 - West Germany joins NATO, USSR responds with Warsaw Pact
southeast asian countries along with UK + France join together in SEATO
German youth movements 1926 - 1939 (5)
Youth groups existed in Germany before Nazis
1926 - Nazi found Hitler youth
1933 - Nazi ban all other youth groups (other than Catholic Church)
1936 - Hitler Youth Law passed : young people had to belong to Nazi youth
1939 - Hitler Youth Law becomes stricter
Effects of the Great Depression on the Weimar Republic (5)
SDP + Centre party fell out (2 main parties in coalition government)
Bruning from Centre Party becomes Chancellor
Hindenburg used Article 48 - Germany not run as democracy
Bruning introduced unpopular measures (tax increases + reduced unemployment benefits)
Germans turned to extreme parties
When did Stresemann become chancellor
1923
German Labour Front (DAF) (3)
ensured the efficient running of industry
wanted more work with less pay
ran 2 programmes : “Strength Through Joy” + “Beauty of Labour”
Tensions between the USSR and the Allie during WW2 (3)
Allies feared Stalin wanted to install communism in East European countries germany conquered
Stalin feared that allies wanted the USSR and Germany to destroy each other
Americans dropped atomic bombs on Japan to intimidate Stalin
Role of poster propaganda for Nazis (2)
advertised Nazi view
portrayal of powerful Hitler
Impact of Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine on international relations (4)
Stalin believed USA was trying to destroy USSR
USA was in direct opposition to USSR
Europe divided into 2 political groups
start of cold war
Yugoslavia + Albania under Soviet occupation (2)
not occupied by Soviet Red Army
more independence than other countries
Reasons for the creation of NATO 1949 (2)
western powers believed they needed a military alliance to protect themselves from the USSR
wanted to show Stalin that they were against communism
Effects of Dawes Plan (3)
Germany received more than 25 billion marks over 6 years
doubled industrial output between 1923-1929
living standards rose
Edelweiss Pirate activities as war progressed (5)
escaped prisoners from concentration camps
gave shelter to army deserters
stole food + supplies from stores and trains
derailed trains with ammunition
supplied resistance groups with explosives
Impact of the Arms Race
deterrent for war - unwilling to go to war due to destructive power
Impact of Bay of Pigs Invasion (3)
looked as if the US was trying to influence an independent country
USSR pointed out that people were happy under Castro - showed popularity for communism
improved relations - Khrushchev would provide arms to Cuba
Why was the government not able to stop the Kapp Putsch
Army did not stop Freikorps - felt sympathy for them
Ruhr Crisis casualties
over 100 German civilians killed
Effects of the Kellogg Briand Pact (4)
showed that Germany was more inclusive in negotiations
showed that Weimar republic was respected state
German public had more confidence
some germans did not like as it did not end the Treaty of Versailles
When was the new currency (the Rentenmark) introduced
November 1923
The Swing Youth (3)
middle-class germans who wanted to listen to American and British “swing music” + jazz
started in major German towns
leading members of movement arrested + placed in concentration camps
How appearance for women changed in Nazi Germany (2)
expected to wear traditional dress
discouraged make-up
Hitler in 1919
worked for army to monitor extremist political groups
Why the USSR wanted Detente (3)
hoped that US might allow Soviet control over Eastern Europe
Vietnam War - US might welcome more co-operation + less tension
economic problems - weapon spending, falling behind in technology
International reactions to Soviet invasion of Hungary
no military support offered
Reasons for Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia 1968 (3)
Dubcek reforms offered dangerous freedom
Warsaw Pact members may want same rights - USSR would seem unable to control them
Brezhnev knew West would not help Czechoslovakia
Weaknesses of Proportional Representation (4)
weak government
parties had to form coalitions to gain majority
slow decision-making - parties rarely agreed
allowed radical parties
Berlin Ultimatum (4)
1958
Berlin should be demilitarized + western troops withdrawn
Berlin should become free city (city with its own government)
West given 6 months before Khrushchev would hand over control of transport to the East German goverment
Role of News Propaganda for Nazis (2)
newspapers presented positive Nazis messages/stories
Ministry of Propaganda ordered newspapers what to publish
Reasons for the Soviet invasion of Hungary
if Hungary broke away from the Warsaw Pact other Eastern European countries might follow
French response to passive resistance in Ruhr crisis
brought own workers
Negative Impact of Berlin Wall on USA (2)
USSR closed border without consulting USA
people who wanted to escape communism could no longer do so
Tension with the USSR and the Allies before WW2 (3)
Allies angry that Russia (Bolsheviks) had left WW1
Allies disapproved of Bolshevik ideals
Allies supported Bolshevik opponents but failed - Bolsheviks knew West wanted them gone
How Hitler managed to pass the Enabling Act 1933 (4)
used emergency powers to ban Communist Party from Reichstag
won support from Nationalists as their beliefs were similar
won support from Centre Party by promising to protect the Catholic Church
SA + SS intimidated Reichstag members
What Spartacists did during the uprising (3)
occupied government newspaper headquarters
occupied telephone offices
attempted to bring general strike
Cuban Revolution (2)
1959
revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro overthrow leader of pro-American government of Cuba
Reasons for the Cuban Missile Crisis 1962 (4)
Khrushchev wanted NATO missiles in turkey removed
Khrushchev wanted America to feel under threat
Khrushchev wanted to restore reputation from Berlin Wall failure
Khrushchev may have feared another attack on Cuba
The Warsaw Pact (3)
1955
communist defensive military alliance of soviet puppets
led by USSR
Role of SA in gaining supporters 1930-1932 (3)
1930 - 400,000 members helped Nazis appear strong
disrupted meetings of political opponents
used intimidation to influence voters
Strength Through Joy (KDF)
attempted to incentivize workers with rewards (holidays) to boost productivity
Role of radio propaganda for Nazis (3)
radios broadcasted Hitler speech
radios broadcast plays + entertainment with Nazi messages
1939 - 70% of German households had a radio
Outer Space Treaty 1967 (4)
exploration of outer space carried out for benefit of all countries
countries should not place weapons of mass destruction in space
moon + other celestial bodies used for peaceful purposes
countries responsible for damage caused by space objects
Description of the Locarno Pact (3)
germany admit that Alsace and Lorraine belong to France
setttled western + eastern borders peacefully
countries in pact agreed to avoid military contact other than for defense
How the Nazis kept the killing of Jews secret (2)
propaganda films showed the camps to be just labour camps + showed good living conditions
Nazis dug up railway lines + destroyed records when they were losing
Strength of president in Weimar Constitution
could protect country in times of crisis
Description of state governments in Weimar Constitution (3)
own government within country regions
limited in power
can be overruled by national government
Key messages of Nazi Propaganda (4)
Aryan race = superior, other races + Jews = inferior
Nazis working hard to deal with evils of communism
men and women had different roles + importance of family
citizens had to suffer for the good of the nation
Impact of Berlin Ultimatum (2)
West angered - believed the USSR wanted to extend communism
USSR felt it was essential to stop the Berlin Refugee Problem + stop western-controlled areas in East Germany
Reasons why the US + USSR wanted peaceful co-existence (3)
both were spending large sums on military - not good for economies
end of Korean war where the US and the USSR supported different sides
clear borders defined
Nazi Death Squads (Einsatzgruppen) 1941 (2)
followed german army into USSR
rounded up jews and shot or gassed them
Positive effects of hyperinflation (3)
loans payed off quickly - value of loans fell
farmers could sell goods at higher price
landowners could sell land at higher prices
When was the Locarno Pact
1925
Government solution to Ruhr Crisis (2)
passive resistance
workers go on strike, stopped producing goods
Hitler belief on the youth (2)
easy to influence and control
ensure that next generation would be Nazis
Problems with Nazi policies towards women
need for more workers –> rearmament policy increased + more men joined army
Tehran Conference (6)
1943
USA + Britain would open Western front against Germany to ease pressure on Eastern front
Stalin would declare war against Japan once Europe war was over
no formal agreement on Germany - complete surrender of Germany + germany would remain weak, some land given to Poland
USSR could keep its land it seized from Poland
agreement that international body to be set up to settle disputes through negotiation
Strengths of states’ rights
democracy - more freedom for german people
Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia 1968 (2)
Warsaw Pact troops invade Czechoslovakia to little opposition (Brezhnev ordered Czech army to stay in barracks)
Dubcek arrested and ordered to change reforms then sent back to Prague (later removed from office)
Impact of SALT 1
showed that USSR + USA willing to reach agreement + establish better relations
Reasons for Marshall Plan 1947 (2)
stop communism from taking over Western Europe
establish relations with West Europe
Reasons for Kristallnacht - Night of Broken Glass 9-10 November 1938 (2)
German official in Paris Embassy murdered by a jewish man
gave Nazis excuse to harm jews
Soviet Reaction to Prague spring (3)
Brezhnev asked Dubcek not to endanger communism in Czechoslovakia with reforms
ordered Warsaw Pact troops to carry out manoeuvres in Czechoslovakia to threaten Dubcek
decided to act when Dubcek invited yugoslavia + romania to Prague for talks
When was the Dawes Plan
1924
The Truman Doctrine (3)
1947
communism should be contained
prepared to send support (not military) to any country threatened by Communist takeover
Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)
peace being maintained due to fear of destruction of war
Negative effects of hyperinflation (3)
millions in poverty
savings wiped out
wages rose according to inflation rate but were slower
Reasons for the formation of Comecon + Cominform (2)
did not want USA to become powerful in Eastern Europe
did not want communist states to become capitalist
Kennedy’s approach to USSR (2) 1961
build up US military
resolve difficulties with USSR through talks
1932 Elections for Hitler (3)
biggest party in Reichstag (230 seats)
loses to Hindenburg
still becomes major political figure
Marshall Plan (2)
1947
provided economic aid to Western European countries ($13 billion)