Reasons for Hitler`s rise to power

Examine the reasons for Hitler`s rise to power Hitler`s rise to power was based upon long-term factors, resentment in the German people, weakness of Weimar system which he exploited through propaganda, the terror of his storm troopers and the brilliance of his speeches. After WW1 the German economy had been built on foreign loans, especially loans from the United States and on world trade, which was also based on a system of loans and notes of credit. After the Wall Street Crash in 1929, the world trade and commerce collapsed, and the German economy collapsed with it. The number of unemployed grew from 2 mln in 1928 to 6 mln in 1932 which caused the depression. People wanted someone to blame and looked to extreme solutions, Hitler offered them both. Germans turned to Nazism because they were desperate and Nazi success in the elections grew from 12 seats in 1928 to 230 seats in 1932. In November 1932 elections the Nazis again failed to get a majority of seats in the Reichstag. Their share of the vote fell from 230 seats to 196 caused by the violence .He was still not in power. Franz von Papen was Chancellor, but he could not get enough support in the Reichstag. Hindenburg and von Papen offered Hitler the post of vice-chancellor if he promised to support them, but he refused. Hitler demanded to be made Chancellor, so they took a risk and on 30 January 1933 became

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Nazi Germany

GERMANY 1918-1945 * THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC AND THE RISE OF THE NAZIS The impact of the WW1 - before 1918 Germany was powerful and prospering country, full of working people, fine army BUT after 1918 when the German army was defeated Germany was destroyed, full of ill and powerless people dying, became an unstable democratic republic and was unable to improve the situation The birth of the Weimar Republic - in 1918 the Allies won the war and offered Germany peace under strict conditions › Germany's leader Kaiser abdicated his throne › the Socialist leader Friedrich Ebert became the new leader and signed an armistice with the Allies (freedom of speech, freedom of worship and better working conditions) › but it was too quick change from traditional, autocratic system of govt. to democratic, therefore the German nation and esp. the politicians did not accepted it › despite this opposition in Jan 1919 1st free German elections took place (in the town of Weimar, b/c Berlin was thought to be unstable) and Ebert's party won a majority of votes › Friedrich Ebert became the President of the Weimar Republic The Republic in danger, 1919-1924 (Ebert's govt. faced strong opposition from both left wing and right wing opponents) * The threat of the Left SPARTACISTS - a Communist party which was strongly against Ebert's plan for a democratic Germany, they wanted a Germany ruled

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Industrial Revolution

Justine King Mr. Smith AP Euro Per. 7/8 3/1/09 DBQ- Industrial Rev. During the late 1700s Britain underwent dramatic changes as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Manchester was transformed from a rural, agricultural society to an urban industrial society. As illustrated in Doc. 1, Manchester experienced tremendous growth from 1750 to 1850. Manchester was now made up of mostly densely populated urban areas. As a result, the Industrial Revolution brought many huge social problems as well as economic benefits. The rapid growth and industrialization of Manchester caused many social problems. One of the many social problems was the concern of health and well being. The Lancet, a British medical journal by Thomas Wakley, compared the average age at deaths of rural districts to industrial districts. Doc. 8 showed that people in Manchester were living half as long as those in rural districts such as Ruthland and Bath. It is possible to question these statistics because they are being complied by a medical reformer who may have padded his to persuade more people to his cause. Edwin Chadwick, a public health reformer, in his Report on the Sanitary Conditions of the Laboring Population of Great Britain, gives credence to the unhealthy conditions in Manchester. Chadwick implies that the annual loss of life from unhealthy conditions is greater than the deaths caused by modern

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Scramble for africa

TEACHER'S GUIDE THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA Darfur - Intervention and the USA by Steven Fake and Kevin Funk Black Rose Books, Montréal, October 2008 www.scrambleforafrica.org [email protected] About the Book As massive human suffering continues to engulf the Darfur region of Sudan, the crisis has garnered a rhetorical circus of saber-rattling and hand wringing from Western politicians, media, and activists. Yet such bluster has not halted the violence. In a careful yet scathing indictment of this constellation of holier-than-thou government leaders, corporate media outlets, and spoon-fed NGOs, Steven Fake and Kevin Funk reveal the myriad ways in which the West has failed Darfur. Eschewing liberal fantasies of Western benevolence, Fake and Funk unmask the hard reality behind "humanitarian intervention" advocacy, painting a disturbing portrait of Washington's past and present relations with some of the worst elements in power in Khartoum. Fake and Funk offer an opportunity to take a fresh, uncorrupted perspective on the crisis and the hope that an international response can play a role in alleviating it. Just such a vantage point is necessary if the West is to offer any true aid to the people of Darfur. TEACHING AND READING GUIDE In the Classroom In delving into the past and current nature of US-Sudanese relations, the book challenges conventional

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"To what extent can it be said that the First World War was caused by the alliance system?"

"To what extent can it be said that the First World War was caused by the alliance system?" The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918. Although the conflict began in Europe, it ultimately involved countries as far away the USA and Japan. Historians still disagree over the fundamental causes, as there are numerous factors contributing to the outbreak of war. Although it was set off by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Bosnian Serb nationalist in Sarajevo, World War 1 was a result of leaders' aggression towards other counties, which was supported by rising nationalism of the European nations. Imperial competition and fear of war prompted arms race and military alliances, which further escalated the tension contributing to the outbreak of war. The alliance system was a cause of mistrust and belligerent attitudes in Europe. By the summer of 1914 Europe had been divided into two distinct groups: The Triple Alliance, that incorporated Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy and The Triple Entente, that consisted of Franco-Russian Alliance with Britain as an entente partner of both. The alliance system was also responsible for the military plans that led to the spread of war. It is undeniable that the First World War was partially caused by the alliance system. The Alliance System was undoubtedly a cause of war. The Alliances forged at the end

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The Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles The Great War of the early 19th century that devastated nations, destroyed empires and ultimately bankrupted Europe was finally brought to an end in 1919 following numerous treaties, peace talks and most importantly an armistice. Following 4 years of industrialised warfare and over 10 million casualties the Great powers of Europe began the long and tiresome journey of rebuilding European politics, as well as ensuring that such a catastrophe would never happen again. However the consequences and limitations placed on Germany following the Armistice Treaty and the Treaty of Versailles shocked and angered many Germans as their government had painted a completely different picture. On the 8th of January 1918, President Woodrow Wilson announced his Fourteen Points to the American Congress, where he outlined the expectations he aimed for following the end of the Great War. This controversial statement was originally frowned upon by the Allied government, however it also received a large amount of praise as the future of self-determination. These points were also utilised as propaganda to lead the Allies to victory, and were globally distributed as not just a vision for the future, but also as encouragement for the Germans to surrender. These points ranged from historical territorial issues, general principals and long-term peace policies that acted as a

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What is History

Lobo, Patrick Period 4 What is History? History is the way that each individual person views the past. History can be different according to the culture that one lives in, the area that they live in, and many other factors that separate every human being apart. History is not something that is finite, and though it may be written in stone by cavemen, in the figurative interpretation it holds no truth. History is always changing and even the most important events in history and still disputed and depending on whose eyes you look the view will change. The best way to study history is to look at it from as many perspectives as possible and understand who is writing the history to give us insight into how they see the world. History is more of a story about people's lives rather than an objective description of events. Even the things that we feel certain transpired in the past one way, may have been way off from our expectations. The only way to truly know history is to actually live it. Otherwise you just have to take the words of all those who documented their lives and, like a puzzle, put all these stories together to see the big picture. Without history we would end up just like animals with no memory of past events. The only thing that separates us from the rest of living creatures is history. Voltaire said, "History is the lie commonly agreed upon." This quote truly

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What is history?

What is history? ‘Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.’ This ominous statement, authored by Spanish philosopher George Santayana in 1905, is a fine testimony to the power of history. Whether he refers to individuals or nations, Santayana points out the most essential element of history: remembrance. Where would we be without the ability to remember? As human beings, we gain a sense of collective identity from our past. History has chronicled our colourful centuries, placed our achievements and errors on record. If every adult analyzed the history of their parents’ generation, we might well live in a world where we didn’t make the same mistakes twice. The job of the historian has always been challenging. Determining what constitutes a historical fact – as well as choosing the facts relevant to the situation - is far from easy. But in the words of E. H. Carr, praising a historian for getting the facts right is like ‘praising an architect for using well seasoned timber in his building – a necessary condition of his work, but not its essential function’. Facts no longer speak for themselves. Anybody can rearrange them to align with a certain viewpoint. It is the historian who decides what facts to present and in what context. The power of selection rests with him, and so his position is one of great responsibility. As a subject, history

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War in Iraq

War in Iraq The present day Iraqi crises, has its roots in a situation that began some years back. At the time of Saddam Hussein and U.S president George Bush the father, Iraq invaded and occupied the state of Kuwait. As a result, the United States and a number of other countries of the world went to war against Iraq, and liberated Kuwait from it occupation. They did not however topple Saddam Hussein or his government, which left the bad tension between Iraq (Saddam Hussein) and the United States. A few years later, George Bush the son was elected president, and clearly, on the issue of Iraq, had still a negative feeling after the attack of September 11th, and the resulting "War on terrorism" that America waged against Afghanistan and others, President Bush's eyes turned to Iraq and Saddam Hussein. Accusing Iraq of harboring "Qaeda Terrorists" and developing weapons of mass destruction, the U.S and its allies managed to pass a U.N Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq. This led to the complete wiping out of Iraq's army and infrastructure. Today Iraq does not really exist as a unified state. It does not have a central authority that governs all of the country, even though it has a so-called government in Baghdad. It does not have an army or a police force that is capable of keeping law in order. Its infrastructure is totally destroyed, and

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"Wars frequently begin ten years before the first shot is fired." To what extent does this statement explain the outbreak of the First World War?

HISTORY ESSAY "Wars frequently begin ten years before the first shot is fired." To what extent does this statement explain the outbreak of the First World War? World War I (WWI) is among the most destructive wars that mankind had ever witnessed and it is extremely important for us to understand why such a crime to humankind could have been committed so that we could prevent history from "repeating itself". The main objective of this essay is to assess the statement that "wars frequently begin ten years before the first shot is fired" in accounting for the outbreak of WWI. To have a complete, thorough understanding of the outbreak of WWI, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the background causes which made the war much more likely to happen. The best starting point should be in 1871 with the unification of Germany under Bismarck and the rapid rise of Germany as a major power in Europe. Germany had one of the best armies in the world at that time and furthermore , its size was swelling which created fear and suspicion among its neighbours, which in turn created tension among countries in Europe. Coupled with industrialization at lightning speed, Germany seemed to disrupt the balance of power in Europe, putting her under much attention of other European powers. However, the big change came when Kaiser Wilhelm II got into power because he advocated the

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