SECTION C- THE INFLUENCE OF GERMAN HISTORY ON NAZI POLICY

Question 1

What evidence is there that Hitlers pursuit of relieving Germany from the restrictions of the T of V was a continuation in German policy?

Answer 1

The Weimar government created the Kama tank school in the Soviet Union 1929-33, training German tank commanders

Question 2

In propaganda who did Hitler position himself next to?

Answer 2

Chancellor Von Bismarck (First chancellor of the second reich)

Question 3

What policy influenced the actions of Bismarck?

Answer 3

Realpolitik- a combination of considering diplomatic and political policies based on given circumstances, rather than following strict ideological notions

Question 4

How was Hitler’s policy aimed to expand Germanys national power was inspired by the second reich?

Answer 4

Chancellor Von Bulow (1900-1909) advocated an aggressive, militaristic foreign policy. His Weltpolitik was dedicated to creating a German empire through military force which would lead to conflict with France, Belgium and Russia.

Question 5

What Chancellor arguably advocated war in 1914 to realise territorial expansion in parts of Belgium, France, & Russia?

Answer 5

Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg (1909-1917)