Germany 19191939 a depth study charles darwin school. Dr denniss model answers very clear and useful exemplar answers, aimed at ocr bbc video make germany pay parts 1 and 2. Take a look at our interactive learning note about the weimar republic. The weimar republic 19181929 edexcel gcse history revision. This section is part of weimar and nazi germany, 191839. What was the impact of the first world war on germany. Weimar germany 19191933 the end of ww1 germany was in a very poor state.
The treaty of versailles revision notes the main terms of the treaty were as follows land germany lost about 10% of her land, alsacelorraine was given back to france, the polish corridor was created to give the new country of poland a way out to the baltic. Edexcel 91 gcse weimar and nazi germany revision guide. The weimar republic was the name of the country set up after the kaiser had abdicated after the first world war. The revision notes cover gcse history topics for the pearsonedexcel exam board. Asa level notes by the history coordinator of guildford school. The weimar republic gcse revision flashcards quizlet. Interactive cartoon analysis the weimar republic analyse a series of cartoons by hovering over details and answering examstyle questions. Berlin politician wolfgang kapp and the freikorps seized berlin in march 1920. Apr 02, 2017 the weimar republic had failed to build on the fundamental compromises achieved in 1919 and to use them to create deep rooted legitimacy of its own this vacuum of authority was the vital factor that caused a growing section of the population to seek its salvation in the promises of the national socialists.
French invasion of the ruhr and hyperinflation 1923. The weimar government elected friederich ebert as its first president, and philipp scheidemann became the german chancellor. In national 5 history learn how the nazis used germanys problems, including the treaty of versailles and the weimar republic. Aug 19, 2019 the weimar republic was created out of violence, without real public enthusiasm it was considered flawed by moderates and opposed by extremists for full notes follow link. History notes on the weimar republic and nazi germany. Germany 1919 1945 revision facts book linkedin slideshare.
The weimar republic 19181929 defeat in 1918 led to the kaisers abdication, a republic and a new constitution. Billion mark notes started to be printed, and people stopped using money as it was. The great depression and nazi electoral success 19291932 in the article on the weimar republic we have already indicated that the parliamentary democracy was not very popular and that german economic recovery had bee. The weimar republic a collapsible online revision list covering all the main aspects of the topic. System of government in the weimar republic 5 points elected president controlled army, administration and made emergency laws. The weimar republic is so called because it was founded in the town of weimar, germany founding the republic in berlin at this time would have been far too dangerous too much violence. After the set up of a new government, germany needed support to maintain their democracy. The weimar republic november 1918 kaiser wilhelm ii abdicated. The weimar republics constitution the new german government was called the weimar republic, named after the town outside berlin where it was started. The first president of the republic was friedrich ebert, and he helped decide what the constitution should be like. The head of state was to be the president who was elected every seven years. The collapse of the weimar republic notes v347 studocu. Germany had to take loans from the usa to pay reparations and also pay in the form of coal, iron and other resources.
What we now call the weimar republic came to an end on 23 march 1933, when chancellor adolf hitler installed the. You will find every lesson of this course in period order below. You also need to make sure that you apply your knowledge appropriately to the demands of the exam questions, especially if you wish to secure an aa grade. Weimar republic gcserevision, history, germany19181945.
Learn about and revise weimar germany between 1918 and 1929 with this bbc bitesize history edexcel study guide. The great depression and germany stresemanns death could not have come at a worse time for the young republic. The weimar government told the army to crush the uprising, but the. As a result, there was a shortage of coal in germany. Three phases of the weimar republic 191923 problems. Ironically friedrich ebert, the chief founder and first president of the weimar republic, had not wanted to establish a republic at all. This section provides edexcel gcse history revision resources for the weimar republic. The onset of the great depression was to have dramatic effects on germany the german economys recovery after the inflation of 1923 had been financed by loans from the united states. The cost of the war meant germanys debts trebled from 50 billion marks in 1914 to 150 billion marks in 1918. The german people had hoped for a fair and reasonable treaty that would bring peace to europe. The weimar republic had to figure out how to pay reparations.
The weimar republics opinion was not requested in their discussions in versailles, france. The weimar government cut the size of the army, angering the freikorps group of exsoldiers who had saved the weimar government from the spartacist uprising. Here are a comprehensive collection of short study notes and interactive revision resources for the weimar and nazi germany 19181939 option 31 unit of the edexcel gcse history course. Aug 14, 2015 the aim is to present an overview of vents in weimar germany from 19191929. Weimar germany and nazi germany notes thomas vanderstichele. Weimar germany 191929 revision for gcse and igcse history. The weimar republic s constitution the new german government was called the weimar republic, named after the town outside berlin where it was started. Revision flash cards for 1918 to 1933 weimar republic. Edexcel gcse 91 history weimar and nazi germany 191839. Weimar republic simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Before the first world war 19141918, germany was ruled by kaiser wilhelm ii. Though a social democrat, he was also a monarchist and wanted to keep the. The weimar republic 191829 the origins of the republic, 191819. The strengths and weaknesses of the new constitution. The weimar republic 191829 the origins of the republic, 191819 the legacy of wwi task complete the gaps using the word bank below. During the fourteen years of the weimar republic, there were twenty separate coalitions. Perhaps the greatest danger was the weakness within the constitution gave the president, the states and the army too much power, whilst proportional voting meant that the reichstag was divided and weak. The nazis took advantage of these difficulties to gain support.
Edexcel 91 gcse weimar and nazi germany 1918 1929 new 2016 specification. Full and comprehensive teaching materials for this topic can be found on the activehistory section for this topic. Weimar collapse 19301933 gcserevision, history, germany. Weimar germany after world war one the treaty of versailles was damaging to germany and its economy. May 23, 2018 gcse weimar and nazi germany 19181939 new specification grades 91 can be used for aqa, edexcel, ocr or igcse exam boards revision activity sheet covering the big story of weimar and nazi germany from the end of the first world war and setting up of the weimar republic, through its crises and golden age alongside the rise of the nazi party and first 6 years of nazi rule. The weimar republic and the rise of hitler, 191833 note. The weimar republic s opinion was not requested in their discussions in versailles, france. The three allied leader david lloyd george britain, george clemenceau france and woodrow wilson usa, drew up a peace treaty. On 11 november 1918, two days after the kaiser had abdicated, matthias erzberger representing the new government, signed the armistice. May 12, 2010 germany 1919 1945 revision facts book 1. The social democrats declared germany a republic and later called it the weimar republic. The first section begins with an outline of the situation in. It got its name from the fact that the constitution for the post war republic was drawn up at the town of weimar in south eastern germany.
Student guide to weimar and nazi germany this 31 page document includes revision notes on many aspects of the history of weimar and nazi germany. It includes examples of questions that could be asked these need to be tailored to specifications and guidance on addressing questions and using sources. The weimar republic is the name given to the german government between the end of the imperial period 1918 and the beginning of nazi germany 1933 the weimar republic and period draws its name from the town of weimar in central germany where the constitutional assembly met. Revision notes and sample essays for weimar germany weimar germany was the name given to the period of german history from 1919 until 1933. Build free mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes create, discover and share resources. You need to make full use of your exercise book and textbook pages 1025. The weimar republic was germanys government from 1919 to 1933, the period after world war i until the rise of nazi germany. The first half deals with the establishment of the weimar republic, its wider. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The impact of the first world war for germany was devastating. Weimar germany 19191929 notes history gcse irevise. Use the following timeline to place key events during the weimar republic within the context of the readings and primary source resources on this site. The treaty of versailles made the countrys problems even worse and the weimar government struggled from crises to crises.
Dr denniss model answers very clear and useful exemplar answers, aimed at ocr bbc video make germany pay parts 1 and 2 scott allsops podcast on weimar germany. Excite and challenge pupils with this interactive power point presentation. The weimar government elected friederich ebert as its first president, and. The weimar republic timeline facing history and ourselves. The government started in 1918, two days before germany surrendered in wwi. Indeed by the end of 1928, the nazi party had 108,717 members but it would take the great depression to give it mass appeal. Germany had changed from being a monarchy to being a republic. However, this changed after the end of ww1, when germany established a democratic government. Kaiser wilhelm in charge of government and the army. Revision guide covering the complete weimar and nazi germany topic the weimar republic the rise of the nazi party life in nazi germany contains detailed top level grade 9l knowledge on all aspects of the course, covering the specification from edexcel includes a wide range of exam questions explain, source. Reichstag made laws, controlled the government and foreign policy. Weimar republic 1919195 revision notes in a level and ib history. Apr 21, 2015 the weimar republic faced many problems. The german reich is a republic, and whoever doesnt believe it gets one in the neck.
The origins of the republic, 191819 the weimar republic. It can be used as a personalised independent learning module which enables pupils to cover gcse 91 content on weimar germany using the differentiated work booklet but can also be used as a revision resource or a teaching resource via a data projector or interactive whiteboard. This new republic was known as the weimar republic. Fill in this revision map of the main problems the weimar republic faced. Artists tried out modern ideas and used new things like film.
Ten minute history the weimar republic and nazi germany short. Revision content 7 the weimar republic introduction. This political chaos caused many to lose faith in the new democratic system. Oct 22, 2014 weimar republic questions a questions 1. The new germany faced huge problems, not least those caused by its punishment in. Weimar germany, 19181923 please remember that these are revision notes. Describe how world war i still affected the lives of german people in the years 19191923. It includes examples of questions that could be asked these need to be tailored to specifications and. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and theres a lot of. The abdication of the kaiser, the armistice and revolution, 1918 19. Revision notes and sample essays for weimar germany. Modern depth study weimar and nazi germany, 19181939. Weimar and nazi germany 19181939 use the following revision guide.
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