1) Support 3: Reasons for the Popularity and the Appeal of the Nazi Party in 1933 Flashcards
What did other parties in Germany fail to offer?
They failed to offer answers to solve the frightening economic problems of the country.
What did the SPD fail to do?
The SPD failed to bring the country out of the economic depression due to the coalition government - who argued rather than sorting out the problem.
What fear was strong for Germans?
The fear of Communism was strong for Germans. Many may not have supported the Nazis’ methods, but were willing to stand up against Communist, which was an important reason for the Nazis’ appeal.
How did the Sturmabteilung contribute to the popularity of the Nazis?
Their use of violence and fear forced people to support them.
What event in 1933 caused the Nazis’ appeal to increase?
The Reichstag Fire on the 27th February 1933 caused the Nazis’ appeal to increase, which can be seen in the election result of the 5th of March election where they increased their vote from 31.1% to 43.9%.
