Weimar Republic and Rise of Nazi Germany

These flashcards cover important terms and events related to the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany.

Weimar Republic

The democratic government established in Germany after World War I, marked by political instability and economic challenges.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

Proportional Representation

An electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes they receive.

Article 48

A provision in the Weimar Constitution allowing the president to issue laws without the Reichstag's approval in emergencies.

Hyperinflation

An extreme and rapid increase in prices, experienced by Germany in the early 1920s due to excessive money printing.

Mein Kampf

An autobiographical book by Adolf Hitler, outlining his ideology and political plans for Germany.

Night of the Long Knives

A purge in 1934 where Hitler eliminated potential political threats, particularly within the SA.

Gestapo

The secret police of Nazi Germany, responsible for political repression and surveillance.

Four-Year Plan

An economic policy initiated by the Nazis aimed at making Germany self-sufficient and rearming the military.

Holocaust

The systematic extermination of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime during World War II.

Nuremberg Trials

A series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany.

Denazification

The process of removing Nazi ideology and influence from German society and government after World War II.