Authoritarian States: The Emergence of Nazi Germany

The defeat in World War One left many German soldiers disillusioned, leading to accusations against the politicians who signed the surrender known as __.

November criminals

The punitive treaty that required Germany to pay reparations and accept war guilt was called __.

Treaty of Versailles

Germany was forced to give up territory and lost __ German citizens to neighboring countries as a result of the Treaty of Versailles.

4 million

The hyperinflation crisis in Germany was exacerbated by the need to pay __ as a result of World War One.

war reparations

In 1923, the Ruhr crisis led to the invasion and occupation of a region in Germany by and .

France and Belgium

The __ Republic contributed to the conditions that led to the rise of Nazi Germany with its unstable political structure and protectionism.

Weimar

The Weimar Constitution allowed the president of Germany to rule by decree during times of __.

National Emergency

The weakening of the government in Germany was a result of __ representation in the Reichstag, making it difficult for any party to achieve control.

proportional

Right-wing nationalist ex-soldiers formed paramilitary organizations like the __ to resist the influence of Communist parties in Germany.

Frey Corps

Adolf Hitler attempted to overthrow the government in 1923 during an event known as the __ in Munich.

Beer Hall Putsch

After his arrest, Hitler wrote __, which outlined his ideology and goals for Germany.

Mein Kampf

Hitler's propaganda efforts were organized by __, who helped depict him as a strong leader.

Joseph Goebbels

The Nazi party's growth in the 1930s was aided by the economic crisis known as the __.

Great Depression

Following his appointment as Chancellor of Germany, Hitler sought to consolidate power and move to the position of __.

president

Hitler's rise was initially seen as manageable by President Hindenburg, who hoped the Nazis were too __ to challenge traditional governance.

weak