From Kaiser to Fuhrer

Germany 1900 – 1945To understand the social, political & economic

structure of Germany during this period.

Constitution of 2nd Reich Kaiser – Chancellor – Reichstag

Social & Economic changesSocial & Political tensions & divisions

Social & Political integrationParlimentary democracy or entrenched

autocracy

Controversy (a)German Foreign Policy 1900 – 1914 (War Guilt)

Assess the contribution of Germany in casuing WW1.

Alliance systemWeltpolitik & the navyNaval race with Britain

Shleifen plan – arms race France & Russia

The Impact of the First World War on Germany

Social & Economic Strains of WarFinance & Economic Mobilisation

Growing oppositionGerman army 1918

Political changes of 1918

Weimar Germany 1919 – 23Was German Democracy doomed from the

start?

Constitution & political partiesThreat from the leftTreaty of Versailles

Threat from the rightInflation & hyperinflation

The Golden years of the Weimar Republic

How Golden were the golden years?

Stresemann & currency stabilisationUS investment

Economic recovery & GrowthHindenburg & political stability

Coalition governmentWeimar Culture

Underlying weaknesses & instability

The Rise of the Nazis

To understand the fluctuating fortunes of the Nazis 1920 – 1930

Hitler & foundation of NSDAP ideologyEarly years & Munich Putsch

Recovery & basis of success 1925 – 1928The switch to the rural voter 1928 – 1929

Breakthrough 1929 – 1930

Growing Support & Coming to Power

Why were the Nazis so successful 1930 – 1933?

Impact of the slump 1930 – 32Gathering the middle class vote

1932 Elections & opportunityComing to Power Nov – Jan

Consolidating power Jan – March 1933

Controversy (b) How popular & efficient was the Nazi regime?

Change from democracy to dictatorship

The role of the Fuhrer & Hitlers AimsCompeting Empires – Polycracy

VolksgemeinschaftHimmler & the Police State

Goebbels & PropagandaLiving Standards: Winners & Losers

Rearmament & readying the economy for warOpposition 1933 - 1939

Fighting the WarAssessing Germany’s experiences of WW2

Outline events of 1939 – 45 Gearing the Economy 1939 – 42

Goering & TodtImpact of Bombing 1942 – 45Goebbels & National Morale

Genocide & TerrorWhat was the experience of opposition &

minority groups in Nazi Germany?

Position of Jews in the 3rd Reich 1939Evolution of the Final Solution 39 – 42

The Holocaust 1942 – 45Terror & Control: Maintaining Conformity

Opposition 1939 – 45