1. Why did Hinderburg's advisers agree to the appointment of Hitler as chancellor in January 1933?
His increase in popularity instiled fear in the SPD, and, as comprimise without presenting threat, they had appointed Hitler chancellor. They surrounded him with a conservitive cabinet, for influence on the descisions and on Hitler's ideals himself.
2. Why is the term "totalitarianism" used to describe Nazi Germany?
The government had complete control of the people, and the leader of the government controlled all of it. By dismissing the rights of freedom of speech, religion and party freedoms, Hitler was in complete control.
3. Why did the Enabling Law allow Hitler to overcome the constitutional restraints of the Weimar system?
The enabling law gives excpetions of actions taken in the Weimar Parliment in times of emergency when it is absolutely necessary. Hitler used this to take freedom of speech away, appoint himself president and put the Nazis in power.
4. What was the goal of Goebbels' Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda?
To create an entirely German community that is dedicated to the NSPAD, while eliminating opposition to the NSPAD through "necessary" drastic means. Burning the books of ideology that opposed the "morals" of the Nazis.
5. How did Hitler destroy potential sources of opposition?
Hitler dismissed all who were not of German or Austrian blood, recognized honourably, those who were jewish and non-aryans from government positions.
6. Which laws served as the first steps in Hitler's plan to eliminate Germany's Jewish community?
All jews in Germany were to be removed from work, power and any attempt of them to show pride for Germany. Marraige with Jews was forbiden and the jewish population had no power in the Reich.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Troubled Infancy of the Weimar Republic
1. Explain why several segments of German society never accepted the legitimacy of the Weimar system.
It had been formed by the people who had signed the treaty of Versailles, and the armasist. They had come to prefer the autocracy persent with Kaiser Wilhem II, and hated the terms of the treaty which severly crippled the economy.
2. How did Hitler use anti-Semitism to further his political aspirations?
Hitler had blamed people like the Jewish and Marxists for the defeat of the German army in WWI, stating that they had masterminded a plot to destroy Germany. Their interference had lowered troop morale and they had sabotaged the government.
3. How was the French occupation of the Ruhr tied to Germany's hyperinflation?
Without the industrial region, which was key to Germany, the economy buckled and lead to hyperinflation.
4. Describe "Weimar culture" and explain why many Germans rejected its values.
Westernization had begun in Germany, changing Music, art and literature to be muc like that of the United States. Rejection had begun due to the disruption of traditional values, including equality of women. The NSPD had protested against the film "Quiet on the Western Front".
5. How did the conflict between the Catholic Center Party and the SPD contribute to the political crisis of the Weimar Republic?
Instead of weakening members, those under the KKP had only become more radical. The splitting and distinction of parties had shown that power was too greatly divided along with ideals.
6. How did the economic depression that began in 1929 create an opportunity for extremist political parties in Weimar Germany?
Desperate times call for desperate measure, the radical parties had promised ideals that would ensure economic recovery, as the current party wasn't accomplishing gain.
It had been formed by the people who had signed the treaty of Versailles, and the armasist. They had come to prefer the autocracy persent with Kaiser Wilhem II, and hated the terms of the treaty which severly crippled the economy.
2. How did Hitler use anti-Semitism to further his political aspirations?
Hitler had blamed people like the Jewish and Marxists for the defeat of the German army in WWI, stating that they had masterminded a plot to destroy Germany. Their interference had lowered troop morale and they had sabotaged the government.
3. How was the French occupation of the Ruhr tied to Germany's hyperinflation?
Without the industrial region, which was key to Germany, the economy buckled and lead to hyperinflation.
4. Describe "Weimar culture" and explain why many Germans rejected its values.
Westernization had begun in Germany, changing Music, art and literature to be muc like that of the United States. Rejection had begun due to the disruption of traditional values, including equality of women. The NSPD had protested against the film "Quiet on the Western Front".
5. How did the conflict between the Catholic Center Party and the SPD contribute to the political crisis of the Weimar Republic?
Instead of weakening members, those under the KKP had only become more radical. The splitting and distinction of parties had shown that power was too greatly divided along with ideals.
6. How did the economic depression that began in 1929 create an opportunity for extremist political parties in Weimar Germany?
Desperate times call for desperate measure, the radical parties had promised ideals that would ensure economic recovery, as the current party wasn't accomplishing gain.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Unrest and the Treaty of Versailles
1. Using the information from Chapter 4, what were the threats to the new Weimar Republic? How did the Free Corps assist the government
A like to the conditions present in Russia after its abdication of its king, organisation was limited and power was in the streets for the taking. The threat of communism was great, where popularity was great, as well as miliatry power, leading to revolutions from the party against the newly established government. The Weimar republic used the Free Corps to kill all hostile threats in the revolting cities, to remove the communist party alltogether (in these ares). Also, the issue of the the peace treaty with the allies put an enourmous amount of pressure on the government and people alike, for such an extreme request for war damages.
2. How did the Germans react to the Treaty of Versailles?
The German people were shocked by such extreme measures taken by the allies to compensate for war damages. Germany had thought that they had done as asked, remove Kaiser Wilhem II from mpower and establish a democracy, while surrendering to the allied powers. Instead, they had been blamed for starting the war and were forced to pay for the damage done by the conflict, that was so great that it would not pay it off for over 90 years. Th poeple of Germany thought it not to be fair and blamed their military leaders for the armasist. They had initially refused the terms of tghe treaty and prepared for an invasion.
3. Who were the "November Criminals"?
The November Criminals were the military leaders who agreed upon the Armasist in surrendering to the Allies.
4. Read chapter 5. Why didn't Field Marshal von Hindenburg and the other general fight instead of having the Weimar government sign the Treaty of Versailles?
The military strength was far too low to fight off an invasion, defeat was assured and there was nothing Germany could do to effectively defend itself.
5. What were the major aspects of the Treaty that caused Germans to object so strongly to it?
Over a tenth of the land, people and resources were lost, while cutting down the military to a number far too low to be effective. It also put all blame on Germany and prevented it from uniting with Austria.
A like to the conditions present in Russia after its abdication of its king, organisation was limited and power was in the streets for the taking. The threat of communism was great, where popularity was great, as well as miliatry power, leading to revolutions from the party against the newly established government. The Weimar republic used the Free Corps to kill all hostile threats in the revolting cities, to remove the communist party alltogether (in these ares). Also, the issue of the the peace treaty with the allies put an enourmous amount of pressure on the government and people alike, for such an extreme request for war damages.
2. How did the Germans react to the Treaty of Versailles?
The German people were shocked by such extreme measures taken by the allies to compensate for war damages. Germany had thought that they had done as asked, remove Kaiser Wilhem II from mpower and establish a democracy, while surrendering to the allied powers. Instead, they had been blamed for starting the war and were forced to pay for the damage done by the conflict, that was so great that it would not pay it off for over 90 years. Th poeple of Germany thought it not to be fair and blamed their military leaders for the armasist. They had initially refused the terms of tghe treaty and prepared for an invasion.
3. Who were the "November Criminals"?
The November Criminals were the military leaders who agreed upon the Armasist in surrendering to the Allies.
4. Read chapter 5. Why didn't Field Marshal von Hindenburg and the other general fight instead of having the Weimar government sign the Treaty of Versailles?
The military strength was far too low to fight off an invasion, defeat was assured and there was nothing Germany could do to effectively defend itself.
5. What were the major aspects of the Treaty that caused Germans to object so strongly to it?
Over a tenth of the land, people and resources were lost, while cutting down the military to a number far too low to be effective. It also put all blame on Germany and prevented it from uniting with Austria.
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