1. Wednesday – February 6, 2013 Mr. Lombardi Do Now: 1.Read Postwar Europe; The Weimar Republic and answer questions 1 & 2 2.Review Chart and answer questions 1 & 2  DO NOT WRITE ON THE DO NOW HANDOUT! Aim: Why was the Weimar Republic so unstable in its early days?

2. World Wide Depression after WWI

3. Academic Vocabulary 1.Weimar Republic- (“vai mar”) government in Germany after WWI 2.Coalition government- an alliance of several political parties 3.Polarization- division or split 4.Instability- unsteady, insecurity, shaky 5.Bourgeoisie- middle class 6.Resentment-hatred 7.Mutiny- rebellion, uprising, revolution 8.Kaiser- German Emperor

4. Weimar Republic- government in Germany after WWI AFTER WWI… Germany agreed to an armistice on November 11 th, 1918 (This ended WWI) Peace terms were imposed on the Germans in 1919 (Treaty of Versailles) German soldiers did not believe they had been defeated Germany was in a state of economic chaos- Food shortages and a high death toll during WWI

5. Activity With 1 partner- Look through sources A-H – Fill out Source Analysis Chart SourceWhat information does the source reveal about the economic conditions in Weimar Republic?

7. On your own… Complete the Writing Frame “How would the economic conditions in Germany between 1919 and the early 1930’s have affected the German people?” Summary

8. Regents Prep Regents Prep - Between World Wars

9. Critical Thinking Questions: 1.How did the results of WWI leave behind the potential for WWII? 2.How did the aftermath of WWI create a World Wide Depression? 3.How would you describe the economic conditions of Germany after WWI? 4.Why would an unstable economy lead to the rise of totalitarian leaders? 5.How might an economic depression cause people to lose faith in capitalism and democracy?