Students read fictional biographies of German citizens and make hypotheses about the citizens' voting choices in the Weimar elections.
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The Rise of the Nazi Party
Students examine how choices made by individuals and groups contributed to the rise of the Nazi Party in the 1920s and 1930s.
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The Rise of the Nazi Party (UK)
Students examine how choices made by individuals and groups contributed to the rise of the Nazi Party in the 1920s and 1930s.
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The Weimar Republic (UK)
Students reflect on the idea of democracy as they analyse the politics, economics, and culture of Germany during the period of the Weimar Republic.
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A New Economic Crisis
Gain insight into the devastating poverty, unemployment, and hopelessness experienced by Germans during the Great Depression.
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Antisemitism and Jewish Identity
Consider Ernst Toller, Sigmund Freud, and Arnold Schoenberg’s reactions to the growing antisemitism in Germany in the 1920s.
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Attitudes toward Life and Death
Learn about the pamphlet published by Karl Binding and Alfred Hoche that sparked a national debate about race and eugenics in Germany in the 1920s.
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Casualties of World War I
View data on the casualties of World War I and consider the impact the losses had on each country.
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Creating a Constitutional Government
Examine the rights, protections, and democratic aspirations in the constitution of Germany’s newly formed democracy, the Weimar Republic.
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Disillusion on the Battlefield
Get insight into the experiences of soldiers in World War I through poetry and literature excerpts.
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From Unrest to Peace and Prosperity
Consider how the return of peace and prosperity in Germany in 1924 affected the popularity of extremist groups like the Nazis.
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Hitler's First Radio Address
Read the text of Hitler’s first speech to the German people as chancellor, in which he describes his vision for the future of Germany.
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