The document provides an overview of the Third Reich in Germany, including: 1) It summarizes the political timeline from the German Empire to a reunited democratic Germany. 2) It describes key aspects of Nazi ideology like ultranationalism, racism, and the cult of the leader. 3) It analyzes reasons for the failure of the Weimar Republic like its weak democratic foundations and the impact of the Great Depression.

1. Notes on the Third reich The Third reich is probably the most popular and controversial field of historical study in the world

14. Parties in the reichstag Political Parties in the Reichstag June 1920 May 1924 Dec. 1924 May 1928 Sep. 1930 July 1932 Nov. 1932 Mar. 1933 Communist Party (KPD) 4 62 45 54 77 89 100 81 Social Democratic Party (SDP) 102 100 131 153 143 133 121 120 Catholic Centre Party (BVP) 65 81 88 78 87 97 90 93 Nationalist Party (DNVP) 71 95 103 73 41 37 52 52 Nazi Party (NSDAP) - - - 12 107 230 196 288 Other Parties 98 92 73 121 122 22 35 23

22. “ One people, one state, one leader!” “ Youth serves the Führer. All 10-year-olds into the Hitler Youth. ” Membership in the Hitler Youth had become mandatory in 1936.