Rise of the Nazis Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Weimar Republic established?
A
1919
2
Q
What happened before the Weimar Republic was established?
A
Germany was defeated in WWI and the Kaiser was forced to abdicate
3
Q
What was the Weimar Republic based on?
A
A highly democratic constitution
4
Q
By 1933, what had the new democracy been transformed into?
A
A dictatorship under Hitler and the Nazis
5
Q
What are the factors could be considered as the most important reason for the rise of the Nazis?
A
Economic difficulties
The role of the Nazis and, in particular their leader Adolf Hitler
Resentment towards the Treaty of Versailles
The political weaknesses of the Weimar Republic
The weaknesses and mistakes of opponents
