The Great Depression And Hitlers Rise Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
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What was the Wall Street crash

A

Thé 1929 collapse of the US stock market

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2
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How did the Wall Street crash affect Germany

A

American loans were recalled, worsening germanys economy

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3
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How many were unemployed in Germany by 1932

A

Around 6 million

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4
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How did the Great Depression affect ordinary germans?

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They faced poverty, hunger, and homelessness

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5
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Why did people turn to extremist parties like the nazis

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They promised strong leadership and economic recovery

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6
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How did nazi propaganda help hitler rise to power

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It portrayed him as Germanys savior and opposed the treaty of Versailles

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7
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What was a key message in nazi propaganda

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Restoring Germany pride and defeating communism

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8
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How did fear and desperation influence vote support for hitler

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People wanted hope and stability which hitler promised

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