1. Unit 2: The Holocaust Lesson 4: Intro to the Weimar Republic
Facing History
Mr. Perry

2. Key Terms
Democracy
Dictatorship
Agitate

3. Weimar Readings In groups of 3, read 2 readings each and take notes
Share those notes with your group
Notes will be checked for a grade
What did you learn at school today?
Order and Law
Criticizing Society
Inflation Batters the Weimar Republic
Creating the Enemy
Beyond the Stereotypes

4. George Grosz “The Agitator”
Step One: Observe
Step Two: Analyze
Step Three: Interpret
Who do you think is the “Agitator?”
Why did Grosz name the painting the “Agitator?”

6. Computer Assignment Weimar Republic Online Assignment
Go to facinghistory.org/weimar
Culture: select three(3)drawing/painting or sculptures(images) and explain why you think the artist created this in the 1920’s in the Weimar Republic
Economics: View all images…in a paragraph, what do these photos tell you about Germany in the 1920’s…read both documents and journal reactions and thoughts
Politics: In Documents, view the party platform for the Communists, Nazi’s, and Social Democrats and journal any similarities and differences…view the Political Posters in images, which would appeal to average Germans in the 1920’s and why?
Society: View the anti-semetic cartoons, how would they impact society…explore gender, racism, homophobia and religion and journal any information that you find interesting

7. Weimar Republic Essay Due Wednesday, Oct 5
Analyze the new Weimar Republic using the Weimar readings and our online assignment
Explain the impact the new government in Germany has on the following:
Culture
Economics
Politics (Political Parties, justice system)
Society (Anti-Semitism, homophobia)
Include an intro explaining how the Weimar Gov’t comes to power and a conclusion offering your opinion about the strengths or weaknesses of the government

8. A Revolt in a Beer Hall: Page 137
Why do you think the judge was so lenient with Hitler?
How could history have been different had Hitler been deported?
What warnings were missed in Hitler’s memoirs Mein Kempf which could have foreshadowed what would happen during WW2?
Why do you think Adolf Hitler had such a tremendous impact on those who heard him speak?

9. “Hard Times Return” Page 146-150
What party had the most support in 1928 and 1930?
Why do you think the Nazi’s and Communists gained popularity between 1928 and 1930?
What party would each German citizen support?