Treaty of Versailles
Name one of the 'big three' leaders at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Give their name and the country they represent.
(A bonus 100 points for each of the others you can name)
Lloyd-George - Britain
Clemenceau - France
Wilson - USA
Where was Hitler born?
Austria
How much money did the Treaty of Versailles force the Germans to pay in reparations for WWI?
£6.6 billion
Name a group that the Nazis' targeted to gain their support.
(Bonus 100 points for each other group you can name)
Working Class, Unemployed, Women, Farmers, Business Owners, Soldiers
What did the government do to help the German people during the Great Depression?
Nothing
Their response was to raise taxes and cut benefits
What four categories did the terms of the Treaty of Versailles target?
(There are four letters that spell a word)
(Bonus 100 points for if you can give any specific examples)
Land
Army
Money
Blame
True or False
Hitler was awarded the Iron Cross (one of the most esteemed awards that could be given) during WWI.
True, but Hitler later lied about why he was awarded the medal to make himself sound more heroic.
What happened when Germany stopped paying the reparation money?
France invaded the Ruhr and seized the coal mines
Why was Germany hurt so greatly by the American Stock Market crash?
America had loaned money to Germany to finish their reparation payments.
Name a way Germany recovered from 1924-1929.
(Bonus 100 points for multiple specific answers)
Receiving loan from the US, rebirth of German industry, some people were wealthy, growth of cinema industry, 1926 joins the League of Nations and its status recognised, removal of allied troops from the Rhineland
Which article forced Germany to accept blame and all guilt for WWI?
Article 231
* extra 100 points if you can draw a dog in 10 seconds
Where did Hitler attempt to seize power in 1923?
(Be as specific as you can)
(Bonus 100 points if you can explain why he targeted where he did)
Munich, Bavaria
(Targeted because of the wealth and population of the region. The Nazis believed that if they controlled Bavaria they could force the Weimar government to disband.)
What two political parties tried to gain more support during the crises of 1923?
Nazis and Communists
* extra 200 points if you can name 2 political parties in Germany in the 1920's
What is the term for the Nazis belief of a large homeland for Germany?
Lebensraum or 'Living space'
When did Hitler become Chancellor of the Weimar Republic?
(Month and Year)
Jan. 1933
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Describe how the reaction to the Treaty of Versailles.
(You can pick any of the major countries studied: France, England, Germany, or the USA)
Points awarded based on completeness of the answer as judged by sir.
Germany - hated it
France - didn't think it went far enough
USA - thought it went too far
UK - split down the middle
Why did the Nazis attempt to overthrow the government fail?
Surprise, win 500 points!
What term do we use for when prices rise extremely and money becomes worthless?
Hyperinflation
How what percentage of the vote did the Nazis receive in 1932?
37.5% which made them the largest party but did not give them a majority (required 50% of the vote)
Describe the reasons why Hitler struggled to become Chancellor.
Points awarded for completeness of the answer as judged by sir.
(importance of Hitler and the Nazis, distrust of Hindenburg and other leaders, other parties chosen over him, von Papen's attempts to limit Hitler's power, etc. )
Explain why the Treaty of Versailles failed to bring about a lasting peace in Europe.
Points awarded for completeness of the answer as judged by sir.
(Unfairness of the terms, failed to account for Germany's inability to pay reparations, failing to provide stability, allowed for Allies to remain aggressive (Ruhr invasion), etc.)
Explain what happened to Hitler after the failed Putsch.
Imprisoned, allowed to represent himself at the trial, given a relatively light sentence, wrote his book Mein Kampf, etc.
Explain the effect of hyperinflation on the people of Germany.
Wealthy people were less affected and even benefited as they could more easily pay back loans.
Poor and working class people and small businesses were affected greatly. Many lost all their savings and became very poor and struggled to survive.
Describe some of the reasons German people supported the Nazis.
Give two reasons.
(Bonus 100 points for each one beyond that)
Nazis promises: to provide work and food, put German families first, soup kitchens and providing for the poor, anti-semitism, revenge for the Treaty of Versailles,
Explain why the Weimar Government was a weak government.
No strong parties, 25 elections in 14 years due to coalitions collapsing, article 48, proportional elections etc.
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