The Weimar Republic and the Rise of the Nazi Party

Flashcards about the failure of democracy in the Weimar Republic and reasons for public support for the Nazi party.

Why did the USA want money back from Germany?

The USA had lent money to Germany.

What happened when Germany was unable to pay back the money to the USA?

More German businesses collapsed & more people became unemployed.

What does Reichstag mean?

German word for Parliament.

What does Chancellor mean in the context of the Weimar Republic?

Another word for the leader of the Reichstag.

What does authoritarian mean?

Strict, dictatorial, people have no freedom or say in how government rules, opposite of democracy.

List reasons why the democratic Weimar Republic failed.

Germany did not have history of democracy, system was not fully supported, many political parties, government was not strong enough to deal with Germany's problems.

How did the Weimar government's inability to solve the economic crisis affect people's views?

People became very unhappy & blamed the Weimar government for the poor economy & unemployment.

What party did some Germans turn to support?

Hitler's Nazi Party

When was the Nazi party formed?

After World War I

How did the Great Depression influence support for the Nazi party?

The Great Depression persuaded more people to vote for the Nazis.

What did the Nazis promise?

To restore the economy of Germany.