Rise of Hitler and the Nazis

Question 1

When was the armistice signed

Answer 1

signed Nov 11th 1918

Question 2

What did the Kaiser do before the war ended?

Answer 2

abdicate

Question 3

Why was Germany Losing the War?

Answer 3

Naval blockade - 750,000 died
55% casualty rate
Italy changed sides
Germany went into debt
USA joined the war
Many left the Army

Question 4

Describe the Events of the Spartacist Revolt

Answer 4

occurred 5th of January 1919 where 100,000 Germans protested and stormed the streets of Berlin
Newspaper offices and Communication services were infiltrated where the protesters would scream their motto, “down, down, down with the gov.”
Ebert sent out the Freikorps with tanks, guns and grenades to put down the rising in a violent manner.
The Leaders, Rosa Luxembourg and Karl Liebknecht were arrested and then later on executed

Question 5

When was the treaty of Versailles signed?

Answer 5

1919

Question 6

What were the Terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 6

No air force or submarines
army could only have 100,000 men
pay 6.6 billion reparations to the allies
War guilt clause
Return Alsace Lorraine to France
Only 6 battleships
Demilitarise the Rhimeland

Question 7

What were some Pro’s of the Weimar Constitution

Answer 7

all men+women over 20 can vote
Small parties get voices heard during elections
Civil rights to all

Question 8

What were some cons of the Weimar constitution

Answer 8

only people over 35 could vote on presidential elections
Reichstag could not remove important people
Chancellor and Cabinet Minister chosen by President - not vote
President may get rid of laws during fundamental emergencies

Question 9

Describe the Events of the Munich Putsch

Answer 9

Occurred 1923
Hitler and 600 SA storm Beer Hall
Fires shot to declare national revolourtion
German army alerted about Hitlers Plans to storm Munich by Van Kahrt
Army and SA clash in the streets, 4 police dead 16 nazis dead
Hitler sentenced to Jail for 5 years but only serves 9 months

Question 10

When did Hitler become Leader of the Nazi Party

Answer 10

1925

Question 11

Describe the Benefits of Life Under Weimar

Answer 11

Standard of Living rose
Pension and sickness benefits introduced
Freedom of Speech
Freedom to choose career
Women welcomed to workforce
Welcome in League of Nations
wages rose

Question 12

What was the impact of the 1929 wall street crash?

Answer 12

by 1929 1.5m unemployed
by 1933 6m unemployed

Question 13

How did Hitler appeal to the people

Answer 13

unite people under 1 leader
order and discipline
Restore the Economy
Work and Bread
Make Germany Great
Destroy T.O.V

Question 14

Why did people hate Weimar

Answer 14

Proportional Representation - weak coalition gov.
Signed the Armistice - Nov. criminals
Signed the T.O.V - stabbed Germany in the Back
Hyperinflation - poor handling w/ economy
W.S.C - left millions unemployed and hungry
Spartacist Revolt - can’t handle the public

Question 15

What fear and intimidation tactics were used in Germany

Answer 15

Concentration camps - people were scared by idea of it
Public execution - feared death
Fear of the SS - no desire to be arrested
Gestapo - no torture or questioning
Hitler Youth - Kids would report people
Gestapo Informants - people afraid to express political beliefs in public
SA - many involved

Question 16

What were the trerms of the Nuremberg Laws

Answer 16

Jews and Germans cant marry
Jews cant say theyre German
Jewish Kids seperated in schools
No citizenship
revoked vote
enter restaurants

Question 17

How did Nazi’s maintain power

Answer 17

No political opposition - no other political parties
Trade unions banned - no opposing workforce or nazi regime
Censorship- no anti nazi views
Judges were Nazis - non nazis = unfair trial
Nazified curriculum - indoctrinate kids to be supporters
Control of German Youth - easy to manipulate
Fear and Intimidation
KDF
Propaganda
Control of Churches
Public Works programmes
Nuremberg Rallies
Lack of left wing opposition

Question 18

Describe the Opposition groups in Nazi Germany

Answer 18

Edelweiss pirates: executed for killing gestapo
swing kids - protested by dancing
The White Rose movement - peaceful - anti nazi leaflets
Meuten - frequently attacked by Hitler youth

Question 19

Describe Activities of the Hitler Youth

Answer 19

March to Pro Nazi Songs
Hiking and Camping
Sports to be competetive and fit
Train w weapons
Hitler Youth shows and parades
Hitler and SS guest speeches

Question 20

How was education altered?

Answer 20

Biology - race science
Maths - focused on problem solving
PE - team building and communication
History - promotes a strong Germany

Question 21

What happened to Women in Nazi germany

Answer 21

Dismissed from jobs = role to be mothers
Aryan women could only marry aryan men = prevent racial pollution
Lebensborn programme encouraged ppl to have babies w/ pure SS men: pure supporters
Prevented Fashion
Had to be fat = good for motherhood
Have as many kids as possible - mothers cross

Question 22

Did Hyperinflation have pros?

Answer 22

Yes
Pros = person in debt
Cons = workers, those with fixed incomes (like pensioners)

Question 23

Why were youth movements important to Nazis

Answer 23

children r gullible - susceptible to brainwashing
military training to be future soldiers
Girls trained to be wives and mothers to nurse soldiers
Party Fundraising
Snitch on parents - good informants
Follow orders and discipline

Question 24

Describe the events of Kristallnacht

Answer 24

Organised attack on Jews
100 synagogues destroyed
300 Jews killed
30,000 were captured to spend 1 week in a holding camp

Question 25

Describe the Events of the Reichstag fire

Answer 25

Van Der Lubbe found in the building which caused people to blame communists

Propaganda produced which showed the dangers of the communists

Helped the Nazis so much some say they started it

Occurred on February 27 1933

Question 26

Name problems facing germany

Answer 26

Naval blockade 750,000 died
Coal shortages heated
Spanish flu killed thousands of Germans
Factories went bankrupt lost jobs
Turnip winter relied on them for food
Rise of crime social and economic problems