WWII part #2

Weimar Republic Created in 1919 to replace the imperial form of gov’t in Germany. Faced severe hyperinflation Was a form of Democracy Often blamed for the Treaty of Versailles Also seen as a bad example of Democracy

Nationalism Germans began resenting all other nations Tired of paying them reparations New political parties are established

Problems in 1923 Rentenmark created at a value of 1 to 1 trillion. Beer Hall Putsch (Munich Putsch) Put on by Adolf Hitler Hitler was arrested and sentenced to 5 years in prison 1920s German Workers Party is growing (Nazi Party)

Adolf Hitler Sentenced to 5 years. Served only about 2 years total 8 months in a cell (very comfortable) Wrote Mein Kampf while in prison The things he planned on doing in order to rebuild Germany.

Nazis Created a massive nationalist movement Clothing and symbols were important Not everyone could be involved. Found people to blame for Germany’s problems.

Nazi Youth (Hitler Youth) 1922-1945 Stopped after the Beer Hall Putsch Went underground Future “Aryan Supermen” Taught anti-Semitism Emphasis on physical, mental, and academic study Took place of the boy scout movement

Youth Continued Taught military tactics and use of weapons Similar uniforms as the SA and used Nazi insignia By 1936, if you were between the ages of 14-18 you had to join

Boy Scouts Worldwide organization To help promote youth with physical, mental, and spiritual development Began in 1907 Girls have their own sections as well A program of education that encourages outdoor activities Hiking, biking, sports, and camping

Boy Scouts continued Voluntary Nonpolitical Educational Used uniforms and insignia Teaches good citizenship Ages 7 and up Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Rover Scouts

Civil Air Patrol Created December 1941 Volunteer Disaster relief, search and rescue, and aerospace education Cadets 12-21 Seniors 18-up Uniforms while performing duties

CAP Chance to fly Gain rank if you ever join the military Full uniforms BDU and Uniforms