Spartacist Revolt – How many points can you get? Which political party was Friedrich Ebert leader of? [1 point] How did the Spartacists try and take power in Germany? [2 points] Who were the leaders of the Spartacists? How was the Spartacist revolt stopped? What was the consequence of Ebert’s ruthless approach? [3 points] Recall one belief of the Spartacists. Was the Spartacist revolt a threat to the Weimar Republic? Explain your answer Why did the Spartacists declare a soviet republic in Bavaria? Who were the Spartacists?

Spartacist Revolt – How many points can you get? Social Democratic Party of Germany SPD By setting up soviets in many towns Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg Ebert made an agreement with the Freikorps to put down the Rebellion It created lasting bitterness between Communism and the Socialist Party OR It gained approval from many in Germany Against Ebert’s plans for democracy Wanted Germany to be ruled by workers councils/soviets Kurt Eisner was murdered One of the left-wing, Communist parties

Tick of the following in your History Planner

By the end of this lesson, everybody will be able to… Describe the Kapp Putsch and Munich Putsch Explain why the Kapp Putsch and Munich Putsch failed Evaluate how far opposition from the left and the right threatened the Weimar Republic

Who were the Freikorps? You have been given a sheet that tells you about the Freikorps. However, the writing on the sheet is in Wingdings… Your job is to use the code given to translate the paragraph on the Freikorps. Finished? Punctuate your paragraph using: Capital letters Full stops Apostrophes

Threat from the right – Kapp Putsch Now that you know who the Freikorps are, it is time to look at their revolt! I will read out short statements. You will need to makes notes WITHOUT using words* *Do not worry, there will be a chance to write down what happened later on!! 1920 – Dr. Wolfgang Kapp led 5000 freikorps into Berlin The army refused to fire on the Freikorps It looked like Ebert’s government was doomed But, Industrial workers called a general strike This brought Berlin to a hault, wit no water, transport or power Kapp realised he could not success and left the country He was hunted down and died whilst awaiting trial The rest of the rebels went unpunished

How far did the Kapp Putsch threaten the Weimar Republic? Significant threat Recreate the thermometer, and give the Kapp Putsch a rating out of 5 based on it’s threat to the Weimar Republic. Justify your decision, using your knowledge about the Kapp Putsch Some threat 1920 – Dr. Wolfgang Kapp led 5000 freikorps into Berlin The army refused to fire on the Freikorps It looked like Ebert’s government was doomed But, Industrial workers called a general strike This brought Berlin to a hault, wit no water, transport or power Kapp realised he could not success and left the country He was hunted down and died whilst awaiting trial The rest of the rebels went unpunished No threat

Do you agree with this statement? People are born evil? Do you agree with this statement?

Watch the clip on Hitler’s early life As we watch, note down anything that could have had a major effect on his life and attitudes 30 mins? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjkpaXlXIE

An extract from the Nazi 25 Point Programme: The Treaty of Versailles must be abolished Germany must be United with Austria and all other German speakers No Jew can be a citizen of Germany All citizens must have equal rights and duties Large companies must share their profits with their workers The press must be censored and controlled Do any of these point surprise you? How far would Germany society change if these aims became a reality? Left – workers Rights – nationalism and ruler

The Munich Putsch: Causes WEIMAR WEAKNESSES The constitution and opposition to it made the government weak Invasion and inflation made the government VERY weak in 1923. September 1923, Stresemann called off the strike in the Ruhr. This made EVERY German angry! NAZI PARTY WAS GROWING Crises of 1923, meant Nazi Party membership grew (55,000 members). The Nazi Stormtroopers (SA) grew quickly, and wanted a revolution Hitler became friends with General Ludendorff (WWI hero) = might get support of the army Mussolini’s Example In 1922, Mussolini had seized control of the government of Italy by marching on Rome. Label each reason 1 to 3, based on how important you think each reason is for causing the Munich Putsch. Be prepared to justify your answer. Write down in order of importance

The Munich Putsch https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=dSjkpaXlXIE Use the video you have just watched, and p.67 to create a flow diagram on what happened at the Munich Putsch.

Subtitle: How far did attacks from the Left and the Right threaten the Weimar Republic? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Draw this graph in your book. Give each ‘wing’ a mark out of 10 (the higher the number, the higher the threat to the Weimar Republic) Then in the bar, explain your judgement Left Right

Revision Grids The last gradebook highlighted issues in terms of people remembering the content covered. The C boundary on the last gradebook was 13 For everyone but in particular those who got less than 13 on the last gradebook it is important that we start developing some revision materials. The revision grids include all the content from the specification. You fill them in using your knowledge, your exercise book

Revision Grids The revision grids include all the content from the specification. You fill them in using your knowledge, your exercise book, the textbook and internet research. You can either fill in a copy by hand or you can download a copy off the blog and complete it digitally (typing, cutting and pasting, importing pictures of your work). Support sessions on Fridays will be concentrating on helping you fill in these grids in preparation for the mock in December. It is important that you work on these grids outside lessons and keep going over the material to help you remember the content.

Who were the Freikorps? THE FREIKORPS WERE A RIGHT WING GROUP ITS MEMBERS HAD BENEFITTED FROM THE KAISERS RULE THEY WANTED A STRONG ARMY FOR GERMANY TO EXPAND ITS TERRITORY AND TO REGAIN LAND LOST IN THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES THEY WERE PROUD OF GERMANYS POWERFUL INDUSTRY THE FREIKORPS WERE A RIGHT WING GROUP ITS MEMBERS HAD BENEFITTED FROM THE KAISERS RULE THEY WANTED A STRONG ARMY FOR GERMANY TO EXPAND ITS TERRITORY AND TO REGAIN LAND LOST IN THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES THEY WERE PROUD OF GERMANYS POWERFUL INDUSTRY