History Two Effects Germany

Abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II

Armistice and peace treaty created, established a democratic republic

Treaty of Versailles

Germany felt weakened and humiliated, Weimar government lost popularity

Sparticist Uprising January 1919

Government Authority was weakened, inspired extremist parties

Weimar Constitution/Republic

Democracy was introduced, Led to a rise in extremists

Hyperinflation

Increased prices and shortages, Weimar Government popularity decreased

Kapp Putsch March 1920

Government authority was weakened, inspired extremist parties

French Occupation of the Ruhr January 1923

Weimar government paid striking workers, Hyperinflation

Locarno Treaty

Settled uncertainties on borders, Germany was treated as an equal internationally

League of Nation

Trust in Germany increased, Restored trust in the Weimar

Kellogg-Briand Pact

Trust in Germany increased, restored trust in the Weimar

Failure of the Munich Putsch

Increased popularity for the NSDAP, Hitler went to prison

The Great Depression

People lost their Jobs, Support for extremist parties increased

Reichstag Fire

Hitler increased Nazi Support, The Degree for the Protection of people and the state was passed

Enabling Act

Ended democracy in the Weimar, The public were encouraged to hate undesirables

The Night of the Long Knives

Hitler regained popularity from the Army, voters and Hindenburg, Hitler regained control of the SA

Totalitarianism/The Police State

Nazis gained power over citizens, Citizens feared the Nazis

Nazi Propaganda

Citizens viewed Hitler as infallible, Citizens were unknowingly influenced

Racial Policies

Undesirables were purged and seen as inferior, The public was encouraged to hate on undesirables

Policies on Young People

Children learnt about Hitler and became Nazi fanatics, Children were encouraged to be soldiers and mothers

Policies on Women

Women were encouraged to be good mothers and wives, Ideals for women became more traditional