11. Rise of Nazism: Germany (1933–1939)
The rise of Nazism in Germany under Adolf Hitler was fueled by economic distress, political instability, and national humiliation following World War I. This period saw the emergence of a totalitarian regime characterized by the suppression of opposition, anti-Semitic policies, and aggressive military expansion, ultimately leading to World War II and massive human rights violations.
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What we have learnt
- The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh conditions on Germany, contributing to its national humiliation.
- The Great Depression significantly worsened Germany's economic situation, leading to widespread unemployment and discontent.
- Hitler's rise to power involved both electoral success and legislative manipulations, culminating in the establishment of a totalitarian state.
Key Concepts
- -- Nazism
- An ideology that promotes nationalism, militarism, and the idea of racial superiority, as exemplified by the policies of Adolf Hitler.
- -- Totalitarian State
- A political system in which the government recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.
- -- Enabling Act
- A 1933 law that allowed Adolf Hitler to enact laws without parliamentary consent, effectively granting him dictatorial powers.
- -- AntiSemitic Laws
- Legislation enacted by the Nazi regime that institutionalized discrimination and persecution against Jewish individuals.
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