Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany

HW Review: Differences between Communism and Fascism?

Mussolini's Fascism vs. Stalin’s Communism Similarities: Both promote extreme nationalism and total obedience to government authority Both outlaw political opposition and freedom of speech Both used propaganda, secret police & indoctrination techniques Both build up and glorify military force and use military to control and/or annex neighboring countries Differences: Communism utilizes a state controlled economy while fascism has a capitalist economy (private ownership of business) Fascism did not promise a classless (economically equal) society but exploited the class system and nationalism and (in Hitler’s case) racism. Soviet “hammer and sicle” Nazi swastika symbol Italy’s Fascist symbol: a bundle of sticks tied together

Use docs to review problems in the Weimar

Step 1: (in small groups) Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany Key Events Why did Germany turn to extremism and Totalitarianism during the 1920s and 1930s and what happened when Hitler and the Nazis came to power?   Step 1: (in small groups) Look through the 11 slides you are given Discuss what they show and why it might be important in answering question above Put the slides in chronological order. (You are just making a guess, do not worry if you make a mistake)

Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany Timeline Why did Germany turn to extremism and Totalitarianism during the 1920s and 1930s and what happened when Hitler and the Nazis came to power? Step 3: (in small group) Match each event listed below with one of the slides. Reorganize slides (as needed) to put them in the correct chronological order listed below.   Treaty of Versailles Punishes Germany Weak Weimar Republic Established Inflation Crisis Hitler and Nazi Party plot a revolution Hitler Jailed and Writes Mein Kampf World Wide Great Depression Impacts Germany Hitler Elected Chancellor Fire Destroys Reichstag Building Other political parties banned and Gestapo Terror Police established Nazis solidify control using propaganda, book burning and targeting of youth Kristallnacht Targets Jews

Treaty of Versailles Punishes Germany Weak Weimar Republic Established Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany Timeline Why did Germany turn to extremism and Totalitarianism during the 1920s and 1930s and what happened when Hitler and the Nazis came to power? Step 4: (individually) Take notes on Assignment #6 handout as we discuss the following events:   Treaty of Versailles Punishes Germany Weak Weimar Republic Established Inflation Crisis Hitler and Nazi Party plot a revolution Hitler Jailed and Writes Mein Kampf World Wide Great Depression Impacts Germany Hitler Elected Chancellor Fire Destroys Reichstag Building Other political parties banned and Gestapo Terror Police established Nazis solidify control using propaganda, book burning and targeting of youth Kristallnacht Targets Jews

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F Translation: “December 21, 1919 - Weimar (Location of democratically elected German national government). The national assembly is in agreement with signing of the Peace treaty”

H Date Cost of Loaf of Bread 1918 .63 Marks 1/22/19 163 Marks 9/23/19 1.5 million Marks 11/23/19 201 billion Marks Marks = German Currency

K Nazi Party Speeches and Marches in Munich 1923

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E The Reichstag was the German Democratically Elected Parliament Translation: Workers – Vote for Hitler Translation: Stop Hunger and Despair Vote for Hitler

J Building Where German Parliament Meets (the “Reichstag)

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As you watch, consider question & events listed below… add to notes To review details relating to Assignment #6 watch parts 1 & 2 of “The Story of the 3rd Reich” video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B4l9g0wqjs As you watch, consider question & events listed below… add to notes Why did Germany turn to extremism and Totalitarianism during the 1920s and 1930s and what happened when Hitler and the Nazis came to power? Treaty of Versailles Punishes Germany Weak Weimar Republic Established Inflation Crisis Hitler and Nazi Party plot a revolt in Munich Hitler Jailed and Writes Mein Kampf World Wide Great Depression Impacts Germany Hitler Elected Chancellor Fire Destroys Reichstag Building Other political parties banned and Gestapo Terror Police established Nazis solidify control using propaganda, book burning and targeting of youth Kristallnacht Targets Jews

SAQ PRACTICE: WRAP UP Using the information you learned today and your reading last night Give ONE reason Germans turned toward Totalitarian rule. Give TWO examples of things Hitler did once in power that correspond to the “key elements of Totalitarianism.”