RISE OF THE Nazi
YEAR 11 - UNIT 1
The end of World War I would be remembered for its questionable treatment of Germany, as being deemed responsible for the escalation of the war. The Nazi Party would utilise the dissatisfaction felt by many Germans during the inter-war era, and would help them finally gain power in 1933.
The end of World War I would be remembered for its questionable treatment of Germany, as being deemed responsible for the escalation of the war. The Nazi Party would utilise the dissatisfaction felt by many Germans during the inter-war era, and would help them finally gain power in 1933.
In Unit 1 students explore the nature of political, social and cultural change in the period between the world wars. World War One is regarded by many as marking the beginning of twentieth century history since it represented such a complete departure from the past and heralded changes that were to have an impact for decades to come. The post-war treaties ushered in a period where the world was, to a large degree, reshaped with new borders, movements, ideologies and power structures. These changes affected developments in Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Economic instability caused by the Great Depression also contributed to the development of political movements. Despite ideals about future peace, reflected in the establishment of the League of Nations, the world was again overtaken by war in 1939. The period after World War One was characterised by significant social and cultural change in the contrasting decades of the 1920s and 1930s. New fascist governments used the military, education and propaganda to impose controls on the way people lived, to exclude particular groups of people and to silence criticism. In Germany, the persecution of the Jewish people became intensified. In the USSR, millions of people were forced to work in state-owned factories and farms and had limited personal freedom. Japan became increasingly militarised and anti-western. In the USA, the consumerism and material progress of the 1920s was tempered by the Great Crash of 1929. Writers, artists, musicians, choreographers and filmmakers reflected, promoted or resisted political, economic and social changes.
In Unit 1 students explore the nature of political, social and cultural change in the period between the world wars. World War One is regarded by many as marking the beginning of twentieth century history since it represented such a complete departure from the past and heralded changes that were to have an impact for decades to come. The post-war treaties ushered in a period where the world was, to a large degree, reshaped with new borders, movements, ideologies and power structures. These changes affected developments in Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Economic instability caused by the Great Depression also contributed to the development of political movements. Despite ideals about future peace, reflected in the establishment of the League of Nations, the world was again overtaken by war in 1939. The period after World War One was characterised by significant social and cultural change in the contrasting decades of the 1920s and 1930s. New fascist governments used the military, education and propaganda to impose controls on the way people lived, to exclude particular groups of people and to silence criticism. In Germany, the persecution of the Jewish people became intensified. In the USSR, millions of people were forced to work in state-owned factories and farms and had limited personal freedom. Japan became increasingly militarised and anti-western. In the USA, the consumerism and material progress of the 1920s was tempered by the Great Crash of 1929. Writers, artists, musicians, choreographers and filmmakers reflected, promoted or resisted political, economic and social changes.
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1918-19 |
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WEIMAR REPUBLIC & PEACE TREATIES
World War I has ended, and with it, Germany would host elections for a new government to be implemented, and post war discussions were also underway. Versailles, France, would be the location that would hold conferences that would decide the fate of the nations involved in the war, and these decisions would unknowingly contribute to the outbreak of World War II. This timeline covers:
1918/ Ending the Great War - The German Revolution - The German Republic - The German Armistice - Spartacist League 1919/ Spartacist Uprising - Paris Peace Conference - Motivating Factors - Treaty of Versailles - The Weimar Constitution Key Inquiry Questions:
Who were the combatants of World War 1? / What was the outcome of the German Revolution? / What were the terms of the German Armistice? / Who were the Spartacist League? / How did the Spartacist Uprising end? / Who attended the Paris Peace Conference? / What was the Treaty of Versailles? / How did motivations for the terms of the Treaty of Versailles differ? / What was the Weimar Republic? The Treaty of Versailles would unknowingly become a factor towards the Rise of the Nazi and eventually World War II. On a global scale, not before had anyone placed such punishments upon a nation, there was no ‘correct’ way to do this, and of the powers at Versailles in 1919, not one of them was happy with the treaty, but signed it anyway. The US would not be content with the treaties signed by the ‘Big Three’, so they implemented their own with Germany, Austria and Hungary.
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1920-23 |
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YEARS OF CHALLENGE
“We must hold together, we must stick together. We are one flesh and one blood.” Germany attempted to hold a strong front in relation to the Treaty of Versailles and their discontent, but it was short-lived as without their signature, the war would have continued and that wasn’t a viable option. The Treaty of Versailles would be implemented throughout Germany, and the prosperous country they once were, would now be subject to restrictions that would begin to cause problems for their economy. These years would be very challenging for Germany, as they attempted to adjust to the restrictions placed upon them. This timeline covers:
1920/ League of Nations - Kapp Putsch - The Defeated 1921/ Problem with Reparations - Hitler's Nazi Party 1922/ The German Army - White Terror 1923/ Occupation of the Ruhr - The German Retaliation - The German Mark - Gustav Stresemann - The Rentenmark - The Beerhall Putsch Key Inquiry Questions:
What was the League of Nations? / Who led the Kapp Putsch? / What was the outcome of the Kapp Putsch? / What other nations were targeted by 'Peace Treaties'? / How was Germany struggling with reparations? / How was the Nazi Party's popularity during this timeline? / Who was the German Army loyal to during this time? / What was the 'White Terror'? / Who would occupy the Ruhr in Germany in 1923? / What was 'Passive Resistance'? / What is 'Hyperinflation'? / Who was Gustav Stresemann? / What was the purpose of the 'Rentenmark'? / What was the outcome of the Beerhall Putsch? By the end of 1923, Germany had suffered years of suffering at the hands of the Treaty of Versailles, the reparations became impossible to pay, and the Weimar Republic were challenged from the Left and Right. The lack of reparations allowed France and Belgium to occupy areas of Germany and forcefully take resources, as the economy turned to ruin and the German currency would be replaced in an effort to rebuild.
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1924-29 |
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YEARS OF STABILITY
Germany’s economy was crippled, and it was desperate to restore itself to a state without famine and despair. Compared to 1920-1923, these years would be deemed the ‘good years’ for Weimar Germany. Much of this stability was owed to Gustav Stresemann and his endeavour to help the situation in Germany. The Nazi Party would begin to rebuild their party after the failed Munich Beer Hall Putsch. This timeline covers:
1924/ The Dawes Plan - Foreign Loans - German Army Becomes Loyal - Foreign Policies - Social & Cultural Life - The Good, Bad & the Ugly - The Nazi Party is Waiting 1925/ Warsaw Pact - Support for the Middle East (EISENHOWER DOCTRINE, BAGHDAD PACT) 1926/ Nikita Krushchev - De-Stalinization - Suez Crisis - Soviets Aid Syria 1927/ Space Race (STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND, SPUTNIK) - Shooting Match 1928/ Nikita Krushchev - De-Stalinization - Suez Crisis - Soviets Aid Syria 1929/ Space Race (STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND, SPUTNIK) - Shooting Match Key Inquiry Questions:
Sino Soviet Pact - NSC68 - Korean War / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty The Years of Stability would be a great time for Germany compared to previous years, as they had finally joined the rest of the world in the Roaring Twenties. Stresemann would make efforts with other nations to help build Weimar Germany into a respectable nation, until his death in 1929. Despite all their efforts, it would prove a slow process for the Nazi Party, but the beginning of the Great Depression would be in their favour
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1930-33 |
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RISE OF THE NAZI PARTY
With the beginning of the Great Depression, the Nazi Party were once again in the spotlight, selling their ideology to a nation once again in turmoil. Hitler would use the situation to his advantage and quickly rise to power during this time. This timeline covers:
1930/ C Adolf Hitler - National Socialist German Worker's Party - Gather Strength - Great Depression in the Weimar - Climb to Power - 1930 Elections - Heinrich Bruning - Same Game, New Pieces - Secret Rearmament - Paul Von Schliecher - End of Bruning - Franz von Papen - Nazi Party demands Power - Fall of Schliecher - Enter Hitler - Failure of Weimar & Democracy - The Nazi Appeal 1931/ FF 1932/ FF 1933/ FF Key Inquiry Questions:
Sino Soviet Pact - NSC68 - Korean War / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty With the Nazi Party claiming power in the Reichstag, it would signify the beginning of Hitler's Third Reich throughout not only Germany, but Europe with the beginning of World War II.
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1934-39 |
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HITLER IN POWER
Once Hitler achieved power, he would begin to implement his Nazi Regime throughout Germany. This timeline covers:
Totalitarianism - Legality of the Nazi Party - Reichstag Burns - March Elections - Day of Potsdam - Enabling Act - Power of the Nazi - Night of the Long Knives - Death of von Hindenburg - Social & Cultural Life - The Role of Women - Economic Change - Propaganda & Media - Nazi Oppression - Concentration Camps - Plans for the German Army - Opposing the Nazi - Anti-Semitism - Night of the Broken Glass - Path to World War II 1934/ FF 1935/ FF 1936/ FF 1937/ FF 1938/ FF 1939/ FF Key Inquiry Questions:
Sino Soviet Pact - NSC68 - Korean War / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty / Anzus Treaty With Hitler in power he would begin implementing
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