Rise of WWII Flashcards
When did the Versailles Treaty take place?
28 June 1919
Who created the Versailles Treaty?
Allied Powers (America, Britain, France)
What beliefs did the Allied Powers have?
France: wanted Germany to have the harshest punishment possible
USA: punish Germany but not too harsh
Britain: wanted to punish Germany but not to the point where it could lead to another war
What kinds of terms were in the treaty?
Blame, reparations, army, territory
Name four terms within the treaty
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Name one belief that the National Socialists (Nazis) had for each category (economy, politics, militarism, ideologies)?
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What does left-wing, right-wing, and moderate mean?
Left-wing of the spectrum believes in shared leadership, right-wing believes in individual leadership, and moderate means supporting the Republic
Name one left-wing and right-wing party
Left-wing: Communists, Social Democratic Party, German Democratic Party
Right-wing: Centre Party, People’s Party, National People’s Party, Nazis
What were the putsches that happened after the Versailles Treaty?
Kapp Putsch, Munich Putsch, Spartacist uprising
Explain one of the putsches that occured.
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How did Hitler lose support from 1924 - 1929?
Arrested after Munich Putsch, banned from public speaking, and Weimar Republic began receiving loans which led to more support.
What caused Hitler to rise to power?
Weimar Republic stopped receiving loan from USA which caused people to turn to the Nazis, Hitler began trying to appease to all kinds of people and get rid of opposing ideologies. He was then eventually elected as Chancellor.
How did the burning down of the Reichtag (parliament) help Hitler in 1933?
When the culprits were caught, Hitler put blame on the Communists and was able to gain enough support that he was given the power to pass an enabling act, allowing him to make his own laws.
