All Course Notes for Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship (AQA GCSE History)

This 2500-word resource is a summary of the content required for GCSE History - Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship.

It includes 3 main sections:

1. Germany and the Growth of Democracy

• the difficulties of ruling Germany, the impact of WW1
• political change and unrest 1919-1923
• recovery during the Stressemann Era (1924-1929)
• international agreements that helped recovery.

2. Germany and the Depression

• Impact of the depression on Germany
• Growth of the Nazis
• Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor
• Creation of a dictatorship, 1933-34

**3. The experiences of Germans under the Nazis ******

• Employment and living standards
• German policies
• Propaganda
• Persecution of minorities
• Opposition