Germany in transition, 1919 - 1939 Revision Mind Maps / Key questions.

What challenges were faced by the Weimar Republic, 1919 – 1923? Impact of Versailles Weaknesses of the Weimar government Putsches and uprisings Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation

Why were the Stresemann years considered a ‘golden age’? Recovery from Hyperinflation Plans and Pacts League of Nations / overseas relationships Social and political developments

How and why did the Weimar Republic collapse, 1923 – 1933? Impact of the Great Depression Hitler’s electoral appeal Election tactics: SA and propaganda Political extremism and scheming, 1932

How did the Nazis consolidate their power between 1933 and 1934? Reichstag Fire – 1933 election – Enabling Act Trade unions and political parties Night of the Long Knives Hitler becomes Fuhrer

Unemployment and workers How did Nazi economic, social and racial policy affect life in Germany? Unemployment and workers Women and the 3Ks Young People Treatment of Jews

What methods did the Nazis use to control Germany? SS and the Gestapo Control of the Legal system Goebbels and propaganda: rallies, radio and cinema Censorship of newspapers and the arts

What factors led to the outbreak of war in 1939? Hitler’s foreign policy aims Rearmament and conscription Rhineland, Anschluss, Sudetenland Nazi-Soviet Pact, 1939