Armenian Genocide and Weimar

What were some of the causes of the Armenian Genocide?

• Military conflicts, natural disasters, and technological advancements

• Economic competition, social inequality, and cultural differences

• Educational reforms, healthcare improvements, and diplomatic negotiations

• Ethnic and religious tensions, political instability, and territorial expansion by the Ottoman Empire

How was the government structured in the Weimar Republic?

• Absolute monarchy with a single legislative body

• Military dictatorship with a council of generals

• Communist regime with a supreme leader

• Parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Reichstag and Reichsrat. President as head of state and Chancellor as head of government.

What factors contributed to the rise of the Nazi Party in the Weimar Republic?

• Social welfare programs

• Technological advancements

• International trade agreements

• Economic instability, political polarization, Treaty of Versailles, propaganda, Hitler's leadership

Who were the key figures involved in the Armenian Genocide?

• Mustafa Kemal

• Ataturk

• Talaat Pasha, Enver Pasha, Djemal Pasha

• Sultan Abdul Hamid II

What role did the Treaty of Versailles play in the Weimar Republic?

• Imposed harsh reparations on Germany

• Provided military support to the Weimar Republic

• Established a monarchy in Germany

• Granted Germany territorial expansion

How did the economic conditions in Germany impact the Weimar Republic?

• The economic conditions in Germany destabilized the Weimar Republic.

• The economic conditions in Germany led to the rapid growth of the Weimar Republic.

• The economic conditions in Germany had no impact on the Weimar Republic.

• The economic conditions in Germany strengthened the Weimar Republic.

What were some of the key events leading up to the Armenian Genocide?

• American Civil War, Russian Revolution, Vietnam War

• Hundred Years' War, War of the Roses, Spanish Inquisition

• Battle of Waterloo, French Revolution, World War I

• Hamidian Massacres, Adana Massacre, Armenian reform package by Young Turks

What were the main political parties in the Weimar Republic?

• CDU, FDP, AfD, Linke

• SPD, Zentrum, DDP, DNVP

How did propaganda influence the rise of the Nazi Party in the Weimar Republic?

• Propaganda influenced the rise of the Nazi Party by shaping public opinion, spreading Nazi ideologies, and demonizing opponents.

• Propaganda supported the existing government in the Weimar Republic

• Propaganda promoted peace and unity among the people

• Propaganda had no impact on the rise of the Nazi Party

What were the consequences of the Armenian Genocide?

• Economic prosperity for Armenians

• Celebration of Armenian culture

• Deaths of approximately 1.5 million Armenians, displacement of survivors, destruction of Armenian cultural heritage, and long-lasting trauma within the Armenian community.

• Improved relations between Armenians and Turks