What might this tell us about today’s lesson? What is different about this bank note compared to those you saw a few lessons ago? What might this tell us about today’s lesson? The picture is a “Two Rentenmark” note. Students might identify that this has a different name to the Deutsch Mark notes they saw during the Hyperinflation lesson, or the might note that the number is significantly smaller – e.g. 2 rather than thousands/millions. This tells us that today’s lesson is about change/recovery/the end of hyperinflation.

The Big Picture: The rise of the Nazis Key Vocabulary Republic Constitution Armistice Treaty Uprising Depression Propaganda How did the Weimar Republic recover in the years 1924-1929? THE RISE OF THE NAZIS Recap of the overall big picture from lesson 1. What problems did the Weimar Government face in the years 1918-1923? . Why did support for the Nazis grow in the period 1925-1932?

Todays Lesson Key Vocabulary Rentenmark League of Nations Foreign Secretary Chancellor Prosperity Recovery How did the Weimar Government recover in the years 1924-29? Understand the role of Gustav Stresemann in helping Weimar enjoy prosperity between 1924-29 Today’s lesson title and objectives. Needs to be recorded by students. Recall the problems facing the Weimar Republic in the years 1918-23 . Evaluate how effective Stresemann’s policies were

What does ‘Prosperity’ mean? PROSPERITY means ‘the good life’ In context: A country enjoying a period of prosperity is experiencing success, riches, security and good fortune Keyword check for students. Students should record the definition of prosperity if needed in their books.

Things can only get better! It’s fair to say that Germany did not have a good time in the years 1918-23! Lets remind ourselves why! Losing the First World War The Treaty of Versailles Several uprisings, including the Spartacists and the Kapp Putsch Hyperinflation Quick summary of the problems facing Weimar during the period 1918-23. This could lead to further discussion if needed, or simply used as a visual stimulus to remind students of the key issues. Recall the problems facing the Weimar Republic in the years 1918-23 The French invasion of the Ruhr

Enter… Gustav Stresemann! Things can only get better! Gustav Stresemann was appointed Chancellor in August 1923 to deal with the Hyperinflation crisis. After this he was appointed Foreign Secretary until his death in 1929 Introduction to Gustav Stresemann

Chancellor: The second most important job in the Reichstag Chancellor: The second most important job in the Reichstag. (President is the most important) Foreign Secretary: The person in Government who works with other Countries to form/keep relationships with them Opportunity for students to record the definitions of keywords Chancellor and Foreign Secretary. Extended thinking exercise is designed to get students thinking about Germany’s precarious position with other nations before Stresemann’s arrival. E.g. Having lost the war, relationships with France after failing to pay reparations and the invasion of the Ruhr, and exclusion from the League of Nations. EXTENDED THINKING: Why was the role of Foreign Secretary so important after Germany’s experiences in the period 1918-23?

What was the role of Stresemann? PROBLEM STRESEMANN’S POLICY POSITIVE RESULTS NEGATIVE RESULTS Hyperinflation French occupation of the Ruhr Germany is not trusted by other countries Germany is facing massive Reparations Germany needs to rebuild its economy Understand the role of Gustav Stresemann in helping Weimar enjoy prosperity between 1924-29 Evaluate how effective Stresemann’s policies were Students complete the grid using pages 24-25 of the white (Banham and Culpin) textbook, and pages 26-27 of the Blue (Waugh and Leonard) textbook.

What do you need to do this time round? 9 mark exam question: How far did the Weimar Republic recover under Gustav Stresemann in the years 1924-29? Explain your answer. Look at your medal and mission sheet and teacher comments from your last 9 mark question (Treat of Versailles) What are your targets? What do you need to do this time round? A little? Partially? Fully? 9 mark essay question. Encourage students to start identifying the key commands in questions. In this instance “How Far”. Share mark grid with students. Complete for homework if necessary.