German Essays

The Oxford compendium defines responsible as being liable to be called to account, morally accountable for one’s actions, and capable of rational conduct, as well as being the primary cause. Historians have differing opinions on who or what was responsible for the Jewish pogrom. The prevailing belief suggests that the German people were already involved […]

The automobile industry in Germany is one of the largest employers in the country, with a strong labour force of over 866,000 (2005) workers in the industry. In addition, Germany has the largest share of passenger car production in Europe with over 29% market share, followed by France (18%), Spain (13%) and the United Kingdom […]

How successful was Bismarck in maintaining his political control in Germany in the years 1878 to 1890? Bismarck set about trying to achieve his political objects by always siding with the party that would help him facilitate his needs. The years from 1871 to 1878 were known as Bismarck’s “Liberal Era” because Bismarck was sided […]

School children Teachers Teachers who were known to be critical of the Nazi Party were dismissed and the rest were sent away to be trained for a month in National Socialist principles. As a further precaution schools could only use textbooks that have been approved by the party. By 1936 32 per cent of all […]

Table of Contents Introduction 1. Question One Examine the skills that the co-founders apply when they made and Implemented the decision to expand into the Gingersnap’s Community of Businesses? 2. Question Two Justify why was It Important for Salesman’s to expand as a way to provide opportunities for employees and managers to develop their careers? […]

Both Germany and Cuba had once popular leaders in the form of Hitler and Castro, respectively. Despite Hitler and Castro having similar speaking abilities, fierceness, and strength, their rise to power was due to a combination of political conditions and socioeconomic realities. These factors included weak leadership, communism, social and economic issues, and a need […]

There was a great deal of Imperialism in the 19th century, led by mostly westerners from Europe. Imperialism is the act in which one nation extends its rule over another. Imperialism had a substantial effect on the 19th century throughout the entire world by bringing upon changes to many different countries, for better and for […]

Australia Taxation Office levied Goods and Service Tax (GST) on goods and services provided in Australia. All imported goods are subjected to GST unless it is exempted such as foodstuffs and medical aids. Most goods in Australia are subjected to a 10% GST tax and 5% rate of import duty tax.[1] A person is required […]

This short story is based on two love triangles, at the apex of both being Phyllis, a secluded young woman who lives alone with her father, a failed doctor in an isolated farmhouse outside Weymouth. It is described as an “obscure island nook” which encapsulates the fact that there was no fresh work for the […]

The purpose of this essay is to analyse to what extent do the sources agree that Germany was aggressive and warlike between the years 1899 – 1914. World War One broke out in 1914, and Germany was heavily involved in the war, therefore, the aggressiveness of Germany’s foreign policy at this time could be considered […]

1. In Source A, the reasons for the German defeat at Stalingrad are not explained adequately. However, it does state some of the causes. Such as ‘Troops without ammunition or food’, the fact that they were ‘without dressings or drugs’ for the wounded soldiers. The other reasons for the defeat that are not stated are […]

The six sources give very contradictory views on the idea that Germany was warlike and aggressive. The German chancellor, Von Bulow (source 1) and the Kaiser (source 4) strongly feel that it was not Germany who was being aggressive, but the other European powers. Germany was merely protecting itself from the increasing threat cast upon […]

In European history, one often hears of the tragedies and violations against humanity caused by the Nazi Party both before and during the Second World War. The Nazi political movement was without a doubt, one of the most dramatic developments of the 20th century. Any exposure of ideas that were not promoted by the Party […]

To say that between 1933 and 1939 Hitler’s domestic policies enjoyed widespread popularity is a disputable statement and to understand to what extent the Nazi government was popular it is necessary to investigate factors regarding domestic policies. When Nazi came to power in 1933, Hitler did not start his chancellorship in a happy way. In […]

Despite his resolute confidence, Adolf Hitler acknowledged the inevitability of resistance to his intentions. As a result, he prioritized convincing the younger generation in Germany to support him. Hitler believed that by instilling Nazi principles in them, these beliefs would persist throughout their lives and be passed on to future generations. Germany’s youth represented the […]

Diverse historians conceive various ideas about Anglo-Germanic relations between 1890 and 1914 and who accounts for it. However, one can receive understanding and knowledge from historical sources written by various individuals. It is arguable that Germanic attitudes and policies were responsible for the steady decline of Anglo-Germanic relations. Evidently in Source 3: Joseph Chamberlain seems […]

“It is my great educative work I am beginning with the young. We older ones are used up… We are bearing the burden of a humiliating past…But my magnificent youngsters! Are there finer ones in the World? Look at these young men and boys! What material! With them I can make a new World”.This speech […]

The Reichstag fire had a large impact on the formation of Germany’s political future. The current government at the time of the fire was under scrutiny and had many challenging issues to deal with, so the fact that the centre of German politics had been burned down added to their troubles. The general public would […]

The Nazis came to power on January 30th, 1933 (the date Hitler became Chancellor). They got into power for many reasons: one was that Germany was in a decline after the war, they had lost land and industry, had huge debts, and were undergoing several new governments with new ideas. The German people were annoyed […]

The period 1924 – 1929 can be seen as one of recovery and stability with the economy recovering remarkably quickly from hyperinflation and no further political uprisings. However if you look more closely, faults can be found in the political arena and flaws become apparent in the German economy. The new culture of the Republic […]

Since the start of the Second World War in September 1939, Britain had been preparing for attack. The Government had issued warnings as early as 3rd September, urging people to keep off the streets when possible, carry gas masks and build air raid shelters. Many children, disabled people and women had been evacuated from cities […]

When the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933 one of their main aims was to create a Volksgemeinschaft, a united, national community based on blood and race, in which the people would be politically committed to the Nazi regime. This new society required a change in the consciousness of the German people, perhaps […]