What was Germany like in the 1920's, p. 86-89

Question 1

Towards the end of WWI many Germans were suffering and no longer wanted to be in the war. There were _____ ___ _________ across the country.

Answer 1

Riots and Rebellions

Question 2

Who fled the country after WWI?

Answer 2

The Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Question 3

Who replaced Kaiser Wilhelm II?

Answer 3

A new government.

Question 4

_________, ________ and ______ had been exhausted by the war the country was ________.

Answer 4

Factories, farms and mines

Bankrupt

Question 5

Why were the governments critised by the public?

Answer 5

The governments were being critised by the public because they had agreed to the Treaty of Versailles and that the government was not helping solve their problems.

Question 6

Define “hyperinflation”. Give the year that Germany experienced this.

Answer 6

In 1923, Germany’s economy crashes and prices increased dramatically. German money became worthless.

Question 7

Where was Adolf Hitler born?

Answer 7

Austria

Question 8

What did Hitler first want to be, before anything?

Answer 8

An artist, however he failed to get into a famous art school.

Question 9

How did Hitler earn money?

Answer 9

He earned money by painting houses, cleaning windows, drawing and selling postcards.

Question 10

When did Hitler leave Austria, why and where did he go?

Answer 10

Hitler left Austria in 1913 as he didn’t want to join the Austrian army. He went to live in Munich, Germany.

Question 11

Decided to join the _____ army and fought in ___.

Answer 11

German

WWI

Question 12

Why did Hitler win medals?

Answer 12

He was brave in the war

Question 13

Why was Hitler disgusted about the German government?

Answer 13

They had surrendered. He thought that the government “stabbed Germany in the back” and called them “November Criminals”.

Question 14

Why did Hitler blame the Jews for the war?

Answer 14

He thought that he could use it as an exploit, since hate for the Jews in Vienna had been around for a long time. He also felt that the Jewish bankers and businessmen had not done enough to help the country.

Question 15

What was the political party that Hitler joined called and what did the party claim.

Answer 15

It was called the German Workers Party and they claimed that they could make Germany strong and powerful again.

Question 16

Once Hitler became leader of the German Workers Party, what did he change the name to, what was the symbol used and what was his army called?

Answer 16

He changed the name to the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi Party for short). The Swastika was the symbol and he used brown-shirted “Storm Troopers” to intimidate those who disagreed with him.

Question 17

When did Hitler try to take over Germany?

Answer 17

During the hyperinflation.

Question 18

Who was he helped by to try and seize Munich?

Answer 18

2000 “Storm Troopers”.

Question 19

Did the takeover succeed/fail, and what were the consequences?

Answer 19

The takeover failed, and Hitler was sent to prison for 5 years for treason, however he was released after 9 months.

Question 20

What book did he write during his time in prison?

Answer 20

Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”)

Question 21

What was the time period where the Nazi’s didn’t get many votes?

Answer 21

1924-1928

Question 22

What did America help build with the new loans?

Answer 22

New factories, hospitals, schools, and roads.

Question 23

What was the recovery period called?

Answer 23

The Golden Age. This was when German artists, poets, designers and performers become known for creativity and style.