Hitler Rise #1

Article 48

A constitutional provision in Weimar Germany that allowed the Chancellor to rule by presidential decree in times of emergency.

Brunning

Chancellor of Germany from 1930 to 1932 who utilized Article 48 to govern by presidential decree.

Deflationary Policies

Economic strategies implemented by Brunning, involving government expenditure cuts and avoiding inflationary measures.

Weimar Republic Unpopularity

The Weimar Republic faced unpopularity due to challenges like the Treaty of Versailles, economic instability, and political unrest from 1919 to 1923.

Spartacist Revolt

An attempted communist revolution in January 1919 in Germany, led by the Spartacist League, aiming to establish a communist government.

Hyperinflation

Economic crisis in Germany in 1923 characterized by a rapid and excessive increase in prices, leading to the devaluation of the currency.

Dawes Plan

An agreement in 1924 that aimed to resolve the issue of German reparations after World War I by restructuring payments and providing loans for economic recovery.