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The Weimar Republic: Historical Context and Decision Making

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Did you know that way before Hitler became a dictator, he actually spent nine months in a German jail? Provide the background for the escalating point before the Nazi party took over in World War II through the exercises in the resource. Activities include a warm-up, group work, primary source analysis, and oral presentations that build on what pupils understand so far.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
german history, germany, world war i, world war ii, republics, nazism, democracy, the economy, economic depressions, depression, inflation, politics, political parties, the treaty of versailles, historical context, historical analysis, adolf hitler
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Additional Tags
german history, weimar republic, world war i, world war ii, social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Instead of an in-class oral presentation, flip the classroom by assigning pupils to record a video presentation at home
  • Teach a short lesson about inflation beforehand if many students do not grasp economics yet
Classroom Considerations
  • Suggests reading a chapter of a linked resource from the website before class
Pros
  • Reinforces learning with homework assignment ideas
  • Eases scholars into comprehending concepts with scaffolded curriculum
  • Paints a vivid picture of the time before the Nazi party took over
Cons
  • None