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The Golden Age of Weimar 1924-29

Improved international relations. The Golden Age of Weimar 1924-29. Greater Political Stability. Greater Economic Stability. Cultural/Artistic Revival. Why do you think the Golden Years officially came to an end in 1929?. Shortly before Gustav Stresemann died in 1929 he stated:

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The Golden Age of Weimar 1924-29

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  1. Improved international relations The Golden Age of Weimar 1924-29 Greater Political Stability Greater Economic Stability Cultural/Artistic Revival

  2. Why do you think the Golden Years officially came to an end in 1929? Shortly before Gustav Stresemann died in 1929 he stated: “The economic position is only flourishing on the surface. Germany is in fact dancing on a volcano. If the short-term credits are called in, a large section of our economy would collapse.” Who was Gustav Stresemann and what are ‘short-term’ credits (loans)?

  3. Unemployent in Germany 1928-1933

  4. This source dates from 1932. What can you see?

  5. The elderly – those with little support The caption reads: ‘Our Last Hope - Hitler’ The poster is aimed at all sections of society The people of Germany look worn out, emotionally drained, under stress… Mothers and Families Workers and the unemployed The Middle Classes What is the message behind the poster? How effective is this example of Nazi propaganda?

  6. Use the worksheet to complete this spider diagram Which groups of people suffered within Germany following the Wall Street Crash?

  7. What part did the Wall Street Crash play in Hitler’s Rise to Power?

  8. What part did the Wall Street Crash play in Hitler’s Rise to Power? Hitler gave people hope and offered stronger leadership, stability and greater prosperity. Political parties were divided over how best to handle the depression The Crash ended the relative stability of the Golden Years – people were ‘doubly bitter’ The Weimar Republic introduced unpopular policies – raising taxes, cutting wages and reducing unemployment benefit Hitler promised bread, jobs and homes

  9. Key Word Glossary Article 48 – A part of the Constitution* that stated that laws could be passed by the President of Germany if there was an emergency, without having to ask the Government’s permission first. Coalition – An alliance, usually between political parties. Democracy – The right to elect members of Parliament who will represent your views. The people choose the government. Depression – A time of economic difficulty – a slump. Dictatorship – A one party state. One person leads that party and is the absolute ruler of the state. * Constitution - The laws by which a country is governed or run

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