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WEIMAR GERMANY

WEIMAR GERMANY. A German democratic state was established after WW I called the Weimar Republic Key political leaders in the 1920’s - Friedrich Ebert, Gustav Stresemann Hated by the left and the right Economic problems - inflation and unemployment

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WEIMAR GERMANY

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  1. WEIMAR GERMANY • A German democratic state was established after WW I called the Weimar Republic • Key political leaders in the 1920’s - Friedrich Ebert, Gustav Stresemann • Hated by the left and the right • Economic problems - inflation and unemployment • After the Great Depression - fear, discontent, and extremist parties

  2. Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) • Born in Austria • Poor student who drops out at 14 • Goes to Vienna -attempts to become an artist/rejected by art school • In Vienna he establishes his world view and philosophy Extreme nationalism Anti-Semitism The will to power/need to dominate – the music of Wagner • Moves to Munich - the war starts and he joins the German army - salvation for Hitler • Serves at the rank of corporal - awarded the “Iron Cross” • The end of the war is shattering for Hitler - meaningless and betrayal • In 1919 after the war Hitler enters politics and joins the German Workers’ Party • By 1921 he takes control and renames the party the National Socialist German Workers’ Party =Nazi

  3. Hitler and the Nazi Party • In the early 20’s Hitler works to turn the Nazis into a mass political movement • SA = Storm Troops - the Nazi police force or militia • The Beer Hall Putsch 1923= Hitler stages an armed uprising in Munich • Uprising crushed and Hitler sentenced to five years in prison - gains publicity and support • Mein Kampf (My Struggle) - writes a book in prison spelling out his ideas • Gets out of prison and reorganizes the party to win elections and take power legally • Fuhrerprinzip= the leadership principle = Hitler as the Fuhrer = leader • By 1929 the Nazis have become a national political party

  4. THE BEER HALL PUTSCH 1923 Hitler and the Nazis failed attempt to seize power by force -> Complete and utter fiasco!

  5. MY STRUGGLE

  6. THE NAZI SEIZURE OF POWER • The Great Depression paves the way for Nazis’ rise to power • 1932 - unemployment is 43% in Germany • Hitler begins promising economic, military, and political salvation • Hitler appeals to 1. Big business - break up the unions 2. Army leaders – overturn Vers. Treaty 3. Youth - an active dynamic party • Election of 1930 - the Nazis are the second largest party behind the Social Democrats • Election of 1932 - the Nazis win the most seats in the Reichstag (parliament) • Majority leader of the Social Democrats, Chancellor Heinrich Bruning, convinces president Hindenburg to authorize rule by decree • Bruning’s policies make the economic crisis worse • Business and military leaders believe they can use Hitler as a weapon against the communists • Hitler demands to be made chancellor - Jan. 30, 1933 Hitler is appointed chancellor • Hitler calls for new elections

  7. THE NAZI RISE TO POWER • The burning of the Reichstag = blamed on the communists/Hitler convinces Hindenburg to sign a decree giving the government emergency powers - basic rights of citizens are suspended - Nazis can arrest and imprison whoever they want • Elections of March 1933 - Nazis win 44%

  8. THE NAZI CONSOLIDATION OF POWER • The Enabling Act - March 1933 = Reichstag passes legislation suspending the constitution and giving Hitler dictatorial power • Nazis moves to take control of all social institutions • Becomes a one-party state • Strike were outlawed and trade unions dissolved - replaced with the Nazi LabourFront • Universities and publishing houses brought under Nazi control

  9. THE NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES • Army remains independent - Hitler agrees to eliminate the threat from his own personal army the SA - in return the German army will support him as sole ruler of Germany • The Night of the Long Knives = Hitler murders Ernst Rohm and the leaders of the SA • August 1934 a national election approves Hitler as Fuhrer with 85% of the vote

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