This document provides an overview of Germany's political, social, and economic development from 1900 to 1945. It covers the transition from the German Empire to the Weimar Republic after World War 1, the rise of the Nazi party in the 1930s, Germany under Hitler's rule, its experiences in World War 2, and the treatment of minority groups like Jews. The document is structured around these major periods and events in German history during the first half of the 20th century.
This document provides an overview of Germany's political, social, and economic development from 1900 to 1945. It covers the transition from the German Empire to the Weimar Republic after World War 1, the rise of the Nazi party in the 1930s, Germany under Hitler's rule, its experiences in World War 2, and the treatment of minority groups like Jews. The document is structured around these major periods and events in German history during the first half of the 20th century.
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This document provides an overview of Germany's political, social, and economic development from 1900 to 1945. It covers the transition from the German Empire to the Weimar Republic after World War 1, the rise of the Nazi party in the 1930s, Germany under Hitler's rule, its experiences in World War 2, and the treatment of minority groups like Jews. The document is structured around these major periods and events in German history during the first half of the 20th century.
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To understand the social, political & economic structure of Germany during this period.
Constitution of 2nd Reich
Kaiser – Chancellor – Reichstag Social & Economic changes Social & Political tensions & divisions Social & Political integration Parlimentary democracy or entrenched autocracy Controversy (a) German Foreign Policy 1900 – 1914 (War Guilt)
Assess the contribution of Germany
in casuing WW1. Alliance system Weltpolitik & the navy Naval race with Britain Shleifen plan – arms race France & Russia The Impact of the First World War on Germany
Social & Economic Strains of War
Finance & Economic Mobilisation Growing opposition German army 1918 Political changes of 1918 Weimar Germany 1919 – 23 Was German Democracy doomed from the start?
Constitution & political parties
Threat from the left Treaty of Versailles Threat from the right Inflation & hyperinflation The Golden years of the Weimar Republic
How Golden were the golden years?
Stresemann & currency stabilisation
US investment Economic recovery & Growth Hindenburg & political stability Coalition government Weimar Culture Underlying weaknesses & instability The Rise of the Nazis
To understand the fluctuating fortunes of
the Nazis 1920 – 1930
Hitler & foundation of NSDAP ideology
Early years & Munich Putsch Recovery & basis of success 1925 – 1928 The switch to the rural voter 1928 – 1929 Breakthrough 1929 – 1930 Growing Support & Coming to Power
Why were the Nazis so successful
1930 – 1933?
Impact of the slump 1930 – 32
Gathering the middle class vote 1932 Elections & opportunity Coming to Power Nov – Jan Consolidating power Jan – March 1933 Controversy (b) How popular & efficient was the Nazi regime? Change from democracy to dictatorship
The role of the Fuhrer & Hitlers Aims
Competing Empires – Polycracy Volksgemeinschaft Himmler & the Police State Goebbels & Propaganda Living Standards: Winners & Losers Rearmament & readying the economy for war Opposition 1933 - 1939 Fighting the War Assessing Germany’s experiences of WW2
Outline events of 1939 – 45
Gearing the Economy 1939 – 42 Goering & Todt Impact of Bombing 1942 – 45 Goebbels & National Morale Genocide & Terror What was the experience of opposition & minority groups in Nazi Germany?
Position of Jews in the 3rd Reich 1939
Evolution of the Final Solution 39 – 42 The Holocaust 1942 – 45 Terror & Control: Maintaining Conformity Opposition 1939 – 45
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