📈2.4 Great Depression (1929)

Question 1

Q1: How did the Great Depression start to affect Germany?

Answer 1

A1: The USA recalled its loans to Germany, causing the German economy to collapse.

Question 2

Q2: What was the unemployment level in Germany at the height of the Depression?

Answer 2

A2: Unemployment reached about 6 million people by 1932.

Question 3

Q3: How did the economic crisis affect the Weimar Republic’s reputation?

Answer 3

A3: The Weimar government looked weak and unable to solve the crisis, losing public support.

Question 4

Q4: What promises did the Nazis make to attract voters during the Depression?

Answer 4

A4: They promised jobs, order, and strong leadership to solve Germany’s problems.

Question 5

Q5: Why did the Nazis gain support from ordinary Germans during the Depression?

Answer 5

A5: Many were desperate, scared, and lost faith in democracy, so they saw Nazis as the only solution.