Hitler's+Rise

Two basic themes are discussed in this topic. The first is the **conditions** that existed in Germany 1919 to 1933 and the second is the **policies, personality and support** for Hitler. The end of WWI and the subsequent Treaty of Versailles created anger and revenge amongst the German people. The hastily arranged **Weimar Government** bore the brunt of the dissatisfaction**.** The first 4 years of their rule was punctuated by riots, rebellions and putsches yet they survived.
 * Topic 1:1919-1923**

**Discussion**
Did the peace-makers get it right? Were the German public justified in their anger? How much did the reparations that Germany was forced to pay affect the recovery of the German economy? How significant was the **hyperinflation** of 1923? Was Hitler "lucky" in discovering the German Workers Party? What did Hitler learn from his failed Munich Putsch?


 * Topic 2: 1923-1929**


 * Topic 3: 1929-1933**