WEBQUEST: THE RISE OF NAZISM AFTER WORLD WAR I

Abdol Faghihi Evander Childs High School

POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN POST WORLD WAR I GERMANY

Germany was devastated after WW I. People did not have jobs. Their national pride was hurt. Almost all Germans felt that the Versailles treaty was unfair to their country.

You are a reporter for New York Times in Germany. You are given an assignment to investigate German social conditions during this period. You are investigating the social problem of unemployment and poverty in post World War I Germany. These conditions seem to have changed the entire culture of Germany. You are astounded to learn that, a former prisoner, named Adolf Hitler, has become the head of German government. The world, in 1935, has no idea about its future. Hitler and Germany society are unknown to most. Your job is to enlighten the world through journalism regarding the rise of Fascism and Nazism in Germany. This research will serve future generations and as a set of guidelines for evaluating right wing mass movements. Your research can save millions from future holocausts.

Students are required to research and write a paper about the social conditions in which Hitler came to power.

1. A typed paper at least 5 pages, with pictures from internet. You will study the growth of unemployment and poverty in Germany during the rise of Nazism

2. An oral presentation in class. The presentation will be a minimum of 10 minutes in length explaining to the audience (your class) the findings from your research

3: You will use the GHPPA and complete the worksheets in order to gather the information needed for your task. The GHPPA will also explain the steps in the research program.

HITLER’S POLICY FOR FASCIST CONQUEST

1: You will divide up into groups.

2: To do your search you have to use follow the public Policy steps found at TIPS web site .This site is the first link listed in the resources.

To gather information, of course, you can use other sources such as library books, news papers etc. Use the worksheets provided to organize your research.

IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM IN NAZI GERMAN

GATHER THE EVIDENCE FOR THE PROBLEM

FIND THE CAUSES FOR THE PROBLEM IN GERMANY BETWEEN THE WARS

EVALUATE THE PUBLIC POLCIES OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC AND THE NAZI REGIME THAT ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM

3: Be sure to answer the questions on the worksheets in full sentences

4: Use the se worksheets and your notes to complete the task.

THE NAZI ENFORCER

Use the following web sites to complete your assignment.

www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/tips/welcome.

www.Adolf Hitler.com

www.historyplace.com/riseofhitler/dictator.html

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/ppa/intro.html

https://www.google.com/

www.activehistory.co.uk/GCSE/revision/germ_packs/2.doc

www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/wjhs/ depts/socialst/Cohen/interwar

Hitler. Fuhrer ... http://www.time.com/time/special/moy/1938.html

GENERAL WEB SITES

The following rubric will be used to judge your project.

	Exceeds Expectations	Meets Expectations	Does Not Meet Expectations	Score
Points Earned	3	2	1 or 0
Factual Information	All information correct	Most information correct	Little or no information correct
Variety of Sources	Excellent variety of sources; excellent use of relevant materials	Adequate number of sources; adequate use of relevant materials	Inadequate number of sources; inadequate use of relevant materials
Discussion/Detail	Excellent discussion/detail	Adequate discussion/detail	Vague/shallow discussion/detail
Depth of Insight/Analysis	Impressive depth of insight/analysis	Adequate depth of insight/analysis	Unexceptional insight/analysis
Form and Style	Effective introduction	Adequate introduction	Weak or missing introduction
Conclusion	Effective conclusion	Adequate conclusion	Weak or missing conclusion
Organization	Clear organization	Adequate organization	Confusing or weak organization
Transitions	Smooth transitions	Adequate transitions	Awkward or missing transitions
Spelling and Grammar		Correct grammar; no spelling mistakes	Incorrect grammar; many spelling mistakes
References in Footnotes and Bibliography		Correctly credits references	Incorrectly credits references or credits missing
			TOTAL SCORE

GRADES WILL BE ASSIGNED BY TOTAL POINTS ACCUMULATED FROM THE RUBRIC SCORING

SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

STANDARD 2: Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in world history and examine the broad sweep of history from a variety of perspectives.

Standard 4: Students should develop the skills of historical analysis which include the ability to investigate differing and competing interpretations of the theories of history, hypothesize about why interpretations change over time, explain the importance of historical evidence, and understand the concepts of change and continuity over time.

New York State English Language Arts Standards

1. Students will read and write for information and understanding.

2. Students will read and write for literary response and expression.

3. Students will read and write for critical analysis and evaluation.

4. Students will speak and listen for social interaction.

After you are done with this web quest, you will be able to see why Germans followed the NAZI Party. You should now understand the how poverty and unemployment played a major role in German citizens giving up their individual freedoms for a totalitarian regime. You now also realize the importance of studying public policy and the need for knowing global history. History can be used as a teacher and predictor.

Why was Hitler able to rule over Germany as an absolute dictator? Why did German citizens follow such a cruel leader? You now have the answers to these critical questions.

You have also learned the use of power point in presenting effective oral presentations. .