HW - Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany World History Directions: Based on chapter 17 section 8 in your textbook, answer the questions that follow in your own words using complete thoughts. If it is a definition, use the glossary. 1.
What were the problems faced by the new Weimar Republic government in Germany after WWI? Following WWI, the Weimar Republic faced problems such as large inflation, extremists, and the great depression, which would eventually cause the fall of this government. 2.
Define hyperinflation
: An extremely high and sharp rise in prices that causes money to lose value. 3.
How was Hitler able to shift political thought in Germany in order to establish and maintain a totalitarian state? Hitler was able to shift political thought in Germany in order to establish and maintain a totalitarian state through his nationalist ideals, strong speeches, and appealing ideas to bring Germany back up from the great depression and the Treaty of Versailles
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lock on them. Hitler also purged the country of any other political groups opposing or differing from the Nazis. 4.
Define Third Reich
: Official name of the Nazi party for its regime in Germany. 5.
How did Hitler and the Nazi party use culture to maintain control in Germany? Hitler and the Nazi party used culture to maintain control in Germany as they boasted their nationalist values, although they were aggressive and hateful, the Nazis spoke of glory for Germany like its past. 6.
Define Nuremberg Laws
: Laws approved by the Nazi party in 1935, depriving Jews of German citizenship and taking some rights away from them. 7.
How did WWI impact the growth of authoritarian states in Eastern Europe? WWI impacted the growth of authoritarian states in Eastern Europe because there were economic issues, ethnic and religious tensions, and states generally had inexperience in democracies, which all would lead to the rise in authoritarian governments post-war.
