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Part D: Germany, 1815–1939
The growth of nationalism in 19th century Germany leading to the overcoming of obstacles to unification of the nation by 1871, and the development of extreme nationalism after 1918.
Themes: nationalism, authority and conflict.
Key issues and description of content
1 An evaluation of the reasons for the growth of nationalism in Germany, 1815–50.
- economic factors
- cultural factors
- military weakness
- effects of the French Revolution and
- Napoleonic Wars
- role of the Liberals
2 An assessment of the degree of growth of nationalism in Germany, up to 1850.
- supporters of nationalism
- opponents of nationalism
- political turmoil in the 1840s
- Frankfurt Parliament
- collapse of revolution in Germany, 1848–49
3 An evaluation of the obstacles to German unification, 1815–50.
- divisions among the nationalists
- Austrian strength
- German princes
- religious differences
- indifference of the masses
4 An evaluation of the reasons why unification was achieved in Germany, by 1871.
- Prussian military strength
- Prussian economic strength
- the decline of Austria
- role of Bismarck
- role of other countries
5 An evaluation of the reasons why the Nazis achieved power in 1933.
- weaknesses of the Weimar Republic
- resentment towards the Treaty of Versailles
- economic difficulties
- appeal of Hitler and the Nazis after 1928
- weaknesses and mistakes of opponents
6 An evaluation of the reasons why the Nazis were able to stay in power, 1933–39.
- establishment of a totalitarian state
- fear and state terrorism
- propaganda
- economic policies
- social policies
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