Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany Key Events
Why did Germany turn to Totalitarian rule 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 Key Events
Why did Germany turn to Totalitarian rule during
the 1920s and 1930s and what happened when Hitler
and the Nazis came to power?
Step 2: (individually)
Read pages 471 to 472 (section on Weimar Republic)
Read pages 477 to 480 (sections of Rise of Hitler)
Consider question above as you read
Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany Timeline
Why did Germany turn to Totalitarian rule 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.
1. Treaty of Versailles Punishes Germany
2. Weak Weimar Republic Established
3. Inflation Crisis
4. Hitler and Nazi Party plot a revolution
5. Hitler Jailed and Writes Mein Kampf
6. World Wide Great Depression Impacts Germany
7. Hitler Elected Chancellor
8. Fire Destroys Reichstag Building
9. Other political parties banned and Gestapo Terror Police established
10.Nazi increase propaganda targeting youth and burn books
11.Kristallnacht Targets Jews
Rise of Totalitarianism in Germany Timeline
Why did Germany turn to Totalitarian rule during the 1920s and 1930s and what
happened when Hitler and the Nazis came to power?
Step 4: (individually)
Take notes on NB#7 handout as directed.
1. Treaty of Versailles Punishes Germany
2. Weak Weimar Republic Established
3. Inflation Crisis
4. Hitler and Nazi Party plot a revolution
5. Hitler Jailed and Writes Mein Kampf
6. World Wide Great Depression Impacts Germany
7. Hitler Elected Chancellor
8. Fire Destroys Reichstag Building
9. Other political parties banned and Gestapo Terror Police established
10.Nazi increase propaganda targeting youth and burn books
11.Kristallnacht Targets Jews
D
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
8/22/19
250 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
A
G
The Reichstag was the German
Democratically Elected Parliament
E
Translation:
Workers – Vote for Hitler
Translation:
Stop Hunger and Despair
Vote for Hitler
J
Building Where German Parliament Meets (the “Reichstag)
B
I
C
To review details relating to NB #7 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 Totalitarian rule during the 1920s and
1930s and what happened when Hitler and the Nazis came to power?
1. Treaty of Versailles Punishes Germany
2. Weak Weimar Republic Established
3. Inflation Crisis
4. Hitler and Nazi Party plot a revolt in Munich
5. Hitler Jailed and Writes Mein Kampf
6. World Wide Great Depression Impacts Germany
7. Hitler Elected Chancellor
8. Fire Destroys Reichstag Building
9. Other political parties banned and Gestapo Terror Police established
10.Nazi increase propaganda targeting youth and burn books
11.Kristallnacht Targets Jews