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Tension arose because of the Treaty of Versailles. People thought of it as forced peace, and Germany was heavily struggling and unstable due to the rules. A lot of land was taken including 50% of Germany’s iron and coal production land.

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In 1919, the German Workers Party (GWP) is made - a group of extremists who believed in ultra-nationlism, anti-semitism, and violent revolts.

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Jews and Socialists get blamed - 1919 and over the next few years

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Jews and Socialists get blamed - 1919 and over the next few years

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There were feelings of nationalism, anti-semitism, and anti-communism. The Germans blamed the Jews and socialists, which resulted in violent uprisings and protests.

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There were large amounts of instability; after the election of 1919, no party gained a
simple majority, thus parties were forced to create coalitions. Germany was then split into 18 states.

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Germany had to pay reparations and was struggling heavily. They asked if they could pay it off later but the Allies refused.

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Hitler worked in the military's information department even after WW1 ended. In 1921, Hitler joined the German’s workers party after hearing their ideas and started liking them; his eloquence and skill convinced the party to give him full leadership of the party. Hitler starts to change the party, and spreads the idea of anti-semitism, and hate against any ethnic group that isn’t of Aryan descent. The party is against the Treaty of Versailles.

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Gustav Stresemann becomes Chancellor - 1923

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Gustav Stresemann becomes Chancellor - 1923

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Gustav Stresemann, the new German Chancellor, arises and pays reparations so that other countries would recognize Germany.

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1923, Hitler hosts a coup on the Weimar republic, the main leader of Germany, to seize power. He overthrows the parliament, forces them to give him the power, and showcases his power in Weimar. In 1925, Hitler gets arrested and wrote Mein Kampf, Hitler's autobiography, during his time in prison. Despite being sentenced to five years in prison, he only stayed for four months.

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Germany takes a really large loan from the Allies, mainly the US. 1924 to 1929 were the Golden Years of Germany. International relations are improved and tension is released. The economy starts to recover.

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In 1929, the Great Depression struck the loan’s main funder (US) and Germany was hit hard. German war reparations were discontinued.

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After Hitler rises to power, he controls the powerful, violent group, the Nazis. - 1930, 1933, and onward

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After Hitler rises to power, he controls the powerful, violent group, the Nazis. - 1930, 1933, and onward

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Hitler rises to power and controls the Nazis who were once the GWP, who have the main goal of establishing a pure Aryan race and expelling other groups. Hitler changes Article 48 and assumes total power and proposes the "Enabling Law". After a large amount of protests, violent events, deaths, assassinations, meetings, and elections, the Nazis gain total control. The Nazis have multiple violent branches, and spread their ideas, protests, and actions forcibly and powerfully. Germany undergoes Nazification.

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Nazification of Germany - 1933 and onward

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Nazification of Germany - 1933 and onward

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The Nazis start nazifying Germany. Actions are taken to fit Hitler's want of a pure Aryan race. Sadly, Anti-Semitism was very common in Nazi Society, so they prevented Jews from receiving jobs or working in any way. Many Jews and others were sent to concentration camps and killed or tortured.

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Education, Cultural, and Local Policies Changed - 1933 and onward

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Education, Cultural, and Local Policies Changed - 1933 and onward

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Education was changed to fit Nazi Ideals, and students were trained to be fit more than learn skills. Hitler banned trade unions and other political parties. Hitler was unsuccessful in radicalizing local governments. By 1945, only 60% of mayors identified as Nazis. Hitler also imprisoned pastors, killed the clergy of a Catholic school, and other officials.

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Hitler wanted to spread his ideals and thoughts farther then Germany. He wanted to establish a pure Aryan race, and ensure stability for Germany. Germany then started conquering and fighting, entering WW2.

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Image sources:
GWP Slide: https://spartacus-educational.com/00gwp.jpeg

We also used the notes from class.

Golden Years Slide: https://alphahistory.com/weimarrepublic/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/rudolf-schlichter-damenknle.jpeg

Great Depression Slide: http://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/120420_MigrantMother_DorotheaLange.jpg

Entering WW2 Slide: https://cdn.britannica.com/96/204996-050-DD48D0D0/engagement-tanks-French-Battle-of-France.jpg

Primary Source 1:
The National Archives. “The Holocaust - the National Archives.” The National Archives, 2021, www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/holocaust/, https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm. Accessed 20 May 2021.

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Primary Source 2:
“Historic Headlines: Great Britain Joins World War Two on 3 September 1939.” Britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk, 2 Sept. 2014, blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2014/09/02/historic-headlines-great-britain-joins-world-war-two-on-3-september-1939/. Accessed 20 May 2021.

Primary Source 3:
“Nazi Propaganda.” Ushmm.org, 2021, encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/nazi-propaganda. Accessed 20 May 2021.

Others:

Staff, PBS. “World War II Major Events Timeline.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, n.d., www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/world-war-ii-major-events-timeline/.

Staff, Chipublib. “Timeline: WWII Germany.” Chicago Public Library, n.d., www.chipublib.org/timeline-wwii-germany/.