The rise of fascism in Europe
I can explain Hitler’s rise to power.
The rise of fascism in Europe
I can explain Hitler’s rise to power.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Many Germans felt betrayed by the Treaty of Versailles which had placed limits upon Germany and their military.
- Hitler’s speeches became popular in a weakened Germany.
- The 1929 Wall Street Crash caused a global economic depression.
- Fascists throughout Europe, including Hitler and Mussolini, believed a dictatorship would resolve economic issues.
- Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933 and established the Third Reich.
Keywords
Great Depression - the period after the 1929 Wall Street Crash which impacted trade, finance, production and employment
Fascist - supports a system based on a very powerful leader, state control and being extremely proud of country and race, and, in which, political opposition is not allowed
Third Reich - the German Empire (1933 to 1945); there had been two empires previously: in the Middle Ages and just before the First World War
Common misconception
Hitler was always an unpopular dictator.
Hitler often attracted enthusiastic crowds to his speeches. By January 1933, the popularity of Hitler and the Nazi Party had turned into an electoral success.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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