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2.3 Germany from democracy to dictatorship (1)

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The Weimar Republic
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This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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For today
The Weimar Republic

Slide 1 - Slide

Goals
  • In this paragraph you will learn which political problems formed in Germany.
  • In this paragraph you will learn which economic problems formed.
  • In this paragraph you will learn how Hitler rose to power.
  • In this paragraph you will learn how Germany became a totalitarian dictatorship.
  • Characteristic aspect: the racist and totalitarian character of national socialism.

Slide 2 - Slide

What do you already know about how Hitler rose to power?

Slide 3 - Open question

What do you see here?

Slide 4 - Slide

Political Problems in the Weimar Republic
  • After WWI: soldiers and sailors rebel, emperor Wilhelm II flees to the Netherlands.
  • Socialists create a democratic government → Weimar Republic.
  • 1919: communist revolt → crushed by the army
  • More than 1,200 killed by violence between left-wing and right-wing groups

Slide 5 - Slide

Slide 6 - Slide

What do you see here?

Slide 7 - Slide

Political Problems in the Weimar Republic
  • Treaty of Versailles → many lose trust in democracy.
  • "Stab-in-the-back" myth → many Germans believe democrats betrayed the army.

Slide 8 - Slide

"In the Shoes of..."
  • Take on the role of one of the following:
  1. A soldier returning from WWI
  2. A communist opposing the new government
  3. A social democrat supporting the republic
  4. A right-wing nationalist blaming the democrats for Germany's defeat
  • Task: In 2-3 sentences, describe how your character feels about the political situation in Germany.
  • Done? Share your character’s thoughts with a classmate. Discuss the different perspectives and why there was so much political conflict.

Slide 9 - Slide

Goals
  • In this paragraph you will learn which political problems formed in Germany.
  • In this paragraph you will learn which economic problems formed.
  • In this paragraph you will learn how Hitler rose to power.
  • In this paragraph you will learn how Germany became a totalitarian dictatorship.
  • Characteristic aspect: the racist and totalitarian character of national socialism.

Slide 10 - Slide

What was the main reason for the political violence in the early years of the Weimar Republic?
A
The popularity of the Weimar Republic
B
Clashes between left-wing and right-wing groups
C
The success of the Treaty of Versailles
D
Economic prosperity

Slide 11 - Quiz

What did many Germans believe about the Weimar government after World War I?
A
They thought the government helped Germany win the war
B
They believed the government had "stabbed the army in the back"
C
They supported the government's decision to stay neutral
D
They were pleased with the government's handling of the economy

Slide 12 - Quiz

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