Year 12- DEMOCRACY AND NAZISM. GERMANY 1918-1945.
Spring term
1.Political, social and economic threats to the Weimar Republic
between 1919 and 1924.
The weaknesses of coalition governments and the threats from the
various left and right parties, including the Kapp Putsch in 1920.
The significance of the invasion of the Ruhr in 1923.
The economic impact of hyperinflation in 1923.
The rise of the NSDAP, the role of Hitler and the Munich Beer Hall
Putsch in 1923.
Assessment of the state of the Republic by 1924.
2.Economic developments between 1924 and 1928.
Role of Stresemann.
Significance of the Dawes Plan , the Young Plan and the issue of
reparations. Impact of both on industry and agriculture and the
extent of economic recovery by 1928.
3.Social developments 1924-1928
The impact of social and welfare reform.
Development of Weimar culture such as the arts, literature, music,
theatre, architecture and film.
4.Political developments and workings on democracy between 1924
and 1928.
Role of President Hindenburg.
Political stability, threats from the left and right, growth of the
NSDAP (Nazi Party), election results and key chancellors.
5.Germany’s international position under the Weimar Republic.
Aims and achievements of Stresemann’s foreign policy.
The significance of the Locarno Pact, the League of Nations and the
Treaty of Berlin on Germany.
6. The collapse of Democracy. 1928-1933.
The economic, political and social impact of the Wall Street crash on
Germany.