Key Terms Flashcards
What is the term ‘anschluss’?
Union between Germany and Austria.
What does ‘diktat’ refer to?
Diktated piece.
What is ‘Dolchstoss’?
Stab in the back; betrayed.
What does ‘November’ refer to in this context?
German politicians who surrendered on 11 November 1918 and signed the treaty.
What is a ‘Guillotine’?
Head chopping device (French machine).
What is the Weimar Republic?
The rules of a country that outline the rights and duties of citizens and the power of government.
What is the ‘Reichstag’?
House of Parliament.
What is ‘Electorate’?
Voters.
Who were the ‘Freikorps’?
Ex-military from Reich who refused to give up weapons and protected Germany from communists.
What is ‘Inflation’?
When prices increase.
What is ‘Hyperinflation’?
When prices inflate uncontrollably at an incredibly rapid rate.
Who are ‘nationalists’?
Believed that all policies should lead.
Who are ‘Socialists’?
Political group with varying ideologies.
What does ‘Fascist’ mean?
Leader with authoritarian views.
What does ‘Aryan’ refer to?
European descent - not Jewish - blonde hair, blue eyes.
Nationalist
Promotes independence of their nation from others
25 point programme
Nazi party list of beliefs and policies originally written 1920
Putch
Overthrow (or attempt) of the government by right wing
Uprising
Overthrow (or attempt) of government by left wing
Fuhrerprinzip
Hitler was to be the undisputed leader of the nazi germany
Undisputed
Unchallenged
Gau
Nazi party was recognised on regional basis. Each branch called gau, regional leader: gauleiters
Political intrigue
Decisions or deals made by the powerful few behind closed doors (privately)
Article 48
Decree (law) for the protection of people and state
