Weimar and Nazi Germany Key definitions

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  • Created on: 05-03-18 21:27
November criminals
people that are part of the government who agreed to sign the armistice (peace treaty).
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Armistice
end of World War I, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed.
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Abdicate
relinquishing a ruling position.
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Constitution
a written down system or rules.
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Proportional representation
all counties are merged into one and a percentage of votes determines who gets the seats.
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Dolchstoss (Stab in the back theory)
the idea, held by many Germans, that Germany was about to win World War I, but by signing the Armistice the Government betrayed them.
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Inflation
As prices go up more money was printed so the value of money decreased
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Hyperinflation
a much faster version of inflation
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Dictator
someone who can pass any law without permission of the Reichstag
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Card 2

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end of World War I, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed.

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Armistice

Card 3

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relinquishing a ruling position.

Back

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Card 4

Front

a written down system or rules.

Back

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Card 5

Front

all counties are merged into one and a percentage of votes determines who gets the seats.

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