History- The Rise of Adolf Hitler
Good things about the weimar constitution?
-guaranteed rights of germans -president= elected by everyone -any party could stand in the elections -everyone can vote
Bad things about the weimar constitution?
-lots of parties were elected meaning hard to form strong governments -chancellor + prime minister continued to be an unelected position -resulted in extreme parties wanting to overthrow government
What were hitlers key ideas
1) lebensraum= need for living space 2) strong germany= abolish treaty of versailles 3) fuhrer= antidemocracy
What happened in 1929?
700 banks closed in germany
What was the depression?2
As production levels fell, German workers were laid off. Along with this, banks failed throughout Germany. Savings accounts, the result of years of hard work, were instantly wiped out.
Reasons behind Hitlers rise to power:
Effects of WW1 Germans felt humiliated/revenge seeking(ToV) The political weaknesses of the Weimar Republic. The appeal and growing popularity of Hitler and the Nazis from 1929 to 1932. Hitler was a popular and effective public speaker. had to speak at public meetings on a regular basis.
What also happens in 1932 ?
He offers hitler vice chancellorship but hitler refuses
Reasons behind Hitlers rise to power: 2
Hitler's stormtroopers or S.A. were effective in attacking the Nazis' political opponents. The Nazis received financial support from some wealthy German businessmen. This money was used to pay for very expensive election campaigns in the years leading up to 1932.
What was the depression?
It was when the stock market collapsed on Wall Street on Tuesday, October 29, 1929, it sent financial markets worldwide into a tailspin with disastrous effects.
When did hitler become chancellor
Jan 30th 1933
Hitlers early life
Rough Wanted to become artist Homeless=2 years Devestated germany surrendered in ww1
Reasons for Hitlers rise to power:3
Support of Hitlers ideas. Hitler appealed to everyone. Impact of wall street crash Nazi propaganda Nazi use of intimidation Backstairs intrigue
What is the weimar republic?
The Weimar Republic was a genuine attempt to create a perfect democratic
What happens in july 1932?
Von papen becomes chancellor
