2.3 Germany from democracy to dictatorship (2)

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The Weimar Republic

Goals

• In this paragraph you will learn which political problems formed in Germany.
  
• In this paragraph you will learn which economic problems formed.
  
• In this paragraph you will learn how Hitler rose to power.
  
• In this paragraph you will learn how Germany became a totalitarian dictatorship.
  
• Characteristic aspect: the racist and totalitarian character of national socialism.

Why was the Weimar Republic so unstable in its early years?

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Economic Problems in the Weimar Republic

• 1923: Hyperinflation → Deutsche Mark lost value quickly.
• Recovery (1924-1929): American loans → economy grows, prosperity.
• --> Dawesplan

Economic Problems in the Weimar Republic

• Economic crisis (1929): End of loans → 30% unemployment by 1932.
• People turned to Hitler, who promised recovery and to undo the "dictate of Versailles."

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Read 2.3 'Political problems' & 'Economic problems'

Make assignment 1 & 2

Goals

• In this paragraph you will learn which political problems formed in Germany.
  
• In this paragraph you will learn which economic problems formed.
  
• In this paragraph you will learn how Hitler rose to power.
  
• In this paragraph you will learn how Germany became a totalitarian dictatorship.
  
• Characteristic aspect: the racist and totalitarian character of national socialism.

What was the main reason the Weimar Republic’s economy collapsed in 1923?

1. Germany's refusal to pay war reparations
2. Hyperinflation caused by a collapse in the value of the Deutsche Mark
3. The withdrawal of American loans
4. The introduction of a new currency in 1924

Why did the global economic crisis of 1929 hit Germany harder than other countries?

1. Germany had already fully repaid its war reparations
2. Germany’s economy was already very strong
3. Germany was dependent on American loans, which were no longer available
4. Germany did not experience high unemployment during the crisis