Picturewise: The Weimar Republic

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Answer 1

Gustav Stresemann

Chancellor in 1923 and then Foreign Minister for 8 years. Brought the republic out of hyper-inflation. Died 1929

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Answer 2

Hyper-Inflation

1922-23

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Answer 3

Hitler’s Munich Putsch, November 1923

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Bauhaus Movement

Symbolic of the cultural revival of Germany in the ‘Golden Age’ of the republic

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Berlin - a centre for cabaret and entertainment

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Spartacist Uprising Jan 1919

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Hitler imprisoned for his part in the Munich Putsch - sentenced to 5 years, served 9 months in ‘genial’ conditions!

Wrote Mein Kampf and planned for the reorganisation of the party.

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Eclipse of the Sun, by George Grosz

Country being led by ‘headless’ politicians (Don’t know what they are doing)

Army telling the politicians what to do.

Capitalists telling the Army what to do.

Population ‘blinkered’ by what is going on. Highly cynical of political life in the 20s.

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German Objections to the Treaty of Versailles

Vindictive Will ‘destroy’ Germany Clemenceau the ‘architect’ Should listen to Wilson (hands imploring restraint)

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President Hindenburg

Elected 1926 Rejected Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor in August 1932 Succumbed in January 1933

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Franz von Papen

Instrumental in the ‘backstairs intrigue’ leading to Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor. Convinced President Hindenburg he ‘could control him (Hitler)’.

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Night of the Long Knives

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Reichstag Fire

February 1933 Played a central role in allowing Hitler to consolidate his power.

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Nazi Election Propagnda

Hitler’s movement organised a unique propaganda campaign. Specific messages targeted to specific groups and utilising modern techniques.

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Wall St. Crash in America

Destroys German economic recovery