Why did the German public think they were winning WWI? - PowerPoint Presentation

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1918-1933

2.2 The impact of Nazism on German Foreign Policy: The OriginsSlide2

WWI was a major reason why Hitler came to power!

Read pages 111-117 FIRST

. Then, review slide #3 and complete “Section 1” on the note worksheet.

Section 1 (COMPLETE on Monday!):Origins of Nazism: impact of wwi

Thousands of citizens gathered at the Reichstag (German Parliament) to protest the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Slide3

Hitler and his Nazi party gained votes by appealing to a common German belief that they were “stabbed in the back” by the provisional government who signed the

TofV

.Hitler promised that once in power – he would overturn the Peace Treaty! This became the foundation of his foreign policy!

SPOILER ALERT! He succeeds! He stops paying reparations, re-militarizes, invades the Rhineland and aligns with Austria. And guess what??? The German people LOVE HIM for it! Yikes……Impact of

wwi on hitler’s foreign policy – the

BIG TAKEAWAY!!!Slide4

Hitler’s personal beliefs became Nazi ideology as he promised to make Germany a strong power again!

Nationalism turned extreme!

Read pages 117-122 FIRST. Then, review slides 5-12 and complete “Section 2” on the note worksheet.

Section 2 (COMPLETE on Wednesday!):Origins of Nazism – Impact of economic and ideological shifts

Bank Runs throughout Germany caused the collapse of the financial system and the decrease of trust in the government. The citizens demanded

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action! Slide5

Weimar Republic

https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rsfBg4SFy4

List the problems with the Weimar Republic.How would these problems lead to the rise of Nazism?Munich Putsch

https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk2IM-BO1ss

What was the goal of the Munich Putsch?

List the effects of the Munich Putsch.

Watch these clips and respond to the corresponding points on the

wkst

!Slide6

Pan-

Germanism

Racial Superiority/ Living Space

Enemies & AlliesHitler’s foreign policy goals – SUMMARIZE! Slide7

What is Nazism?

Nazism is a

type of FASCISM – but more extreme!

Both Fascism and Nazism have the same core beliefs – nationalism, strong military, repression of rights – but Nazism is even more aggressive, violent and restrictive than Italian Fascism.

The biggest difference is Nazism’s belief in racial superiority

and

Social Darwinism.

They believed that Aryan (white) Germans were “the master race.” Their race was stronger, better, smarter and superior to everyone (especially the Jews; but also, communists, homosexuals, disabled, Slavic peoples)

Practiced

anti-Semitism:

discrimination of Jewish people Slide8

Why did Hitler dislike the Jews?

You do NOT need to write this slide down, but it’s good to understand for context.

Personal hatred (Ex: His past of being homeless while Jews around him were wealthy)

Historic anti-Semitism: Jews have been targeted since the beginning of their faith

(enslavement by Egyptians & Chaldeans, targeted in the Crusades, executed by the

Roman Empire,

etc.)

Anti-Semitism was a popular belief after WWI. Even the U.S. had aspects of anti-Semitism! Germany was not alone in their discrimination of Jews.

Even during the

GD,

some Jewish banks remained open and stable – Germans resented this.

It gave Hitler someone to blame Germany’s problems on – he saw this as a good way to unite the German people!

Nazi Propaganda also blamed Jews for Germany’s loss in WWI. This one translates to: “He is to blame for the war!” Slide9

Why did people support Hitler?

WATCH THIS

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOUIp_-vGZISlide10

Sturmabteilung

(SA):

Brownshirts

Schutzstaffel (SS)Factions in the Germany army –

watch for review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU5_Nah7EcM

SS led by Heinrich HimmlerSlide11

“The Crisis Years” (1919-1923): Ruhr Crisis, political instability, riots, unemployment, inflation, etc.

As liberal chancellor/foreign minister (1924-1929):

Stopped hyperinflation

Stabilized currencyDawes/Young Plan – U.S. aide for reparationsRegenerated economy = job growthWhy was this stability BAD for Nazism?Why did this change?

Gustav StresemannSlide12

Reliant on U.S. economy for loans and stability

Unemployment reached 6 million

Solution? Cut government spending! = wages cuts and job lossesAgriculture fails as food prices fall

Banks began to failIndustrial production dropped by over 50%This caused citizens to turn towards more extreme parties.How did the great depression impact Germany?Slide13

Hitler’s personal beliefs became Nazi ideology as he promised to make Germany a strong power again!

Nationalism turned extreme!

Read pages 123-126 FIRST. Then, review slides 14-15 and complete “Section 3” on the note worksheet.

Section 3 (COMPLETE on Thursday!):Hitler’s rise to power

Bank Runs throughout Germany caused the collapse of the financial system and the decrease of trust in the government. The citizens demanded

gov

action! Slide14

Hitler portrayed the Nazi Party as the party that would provide food and jobs during the economic crisis

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Increased attacks on the ineffectiveness of the Weimar government

Hitler rejected Stesemann’s collaboration with the West, League of Nations, Treaty of Versailles, and reparations 

The economic crisis made these promises appealing to the German people! 1930: Elections

 Rise of Nazi party in politics 

1933: President von Hindenburg appoints Hitler as Chancellor of Germany (why???) 

Enabling Act allowed Hitler to pass laws with Reichstag’s consent

Hitler “Nazified” or consolidated power

1934: Hindenburg dies and Hitler suspends elections

TIMLINE

Review: Hitler’s path towards dictator

Please make sure you review & understand this! Slide15

How is the rise of Fascism in Germany similar to Italy? How is it different?

Hitler vs. MussoliniSlide16

If you’re interested in this topic, need additional review, or have nothing else to do during quarantine, watch this

documentary

about Hitler’s Rise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct8MZY9ZtJYOptional video

Hitler’s rise: the color films