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Weimar Republic
The democratic government established in Germany after the First World War, facing early challenges.
Treaty of Versailles
The peace treaty that ended World War I and imposed harsh conditions on Germany, leading to resentment.
Hyperinflation
A rapid and uncontrollable increase in prices, causing economic instability in Germany during the early 1920s.
Stresemann
Refers to Gustav Stresemann, a key figure in the Weimar Republic known for his efforts in stabilizing the German economy and foreign policy.
Great Depression
The severe economic downturn in the 1930s, contributing to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany.
Nazi Dictatorship
The establishment of Hitler's authoritarian rule through various means like the Enabling Act and Night of the Long Knives.
Propaganda
The dissemination of biased or misleading information to promote a particular political ideology or cause, a key tool used by the Nazis.
Final Solution
The Nazi plan for the systematic extermination of Jews during the Holocaust, leading to mass genocide.
Total War
A concept where all aspects of society are mobilized for war efforts, impacting civilians and resources extensively during World War II.
Resistance to Hitler
Various groups and individuals who opposed Hitler's regime, such as the White Rose Group and the July Bomb Plot.
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