1890 - 1945 Post War Problems and The Nazi Party Flashcards
What was the name of the socialist uprising in Berlin in 1919?
The Spartacist Uprising
The Spartacist Uprising was a left-wing uprising in Berlin led by the Spartacus League.
Who were the two leaders of this Uprising?
Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg
Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg were prominent socialist leaders in Germany.
What name was given to the regiments of ex-soldiers deployed by President Ebert to suppress the socialist uprisings?
Freikorps
The Freikorps were paramilitary groups composed of ex-soldiers.
Which politician was the figurehead of this nationalist revolt?
Wolfgang Kapp
Wolfgang Kapp was a right-wing nationalist who led the Kapp Putsch.
Which German region was invaded and occupied by French and Belgian troops when Germany failed to keep up with their reparation payments in January 1923?
The Ruhr
The occupation of the Ruhr by French and Belgian troops was a response to Germany’s failure to pay reparations.
What response was ordered by President Ebert against the French and Belgium troops.
Passive resistance - a general strike
President Ebert ordered passive resistance, which included a general strike in protest.
What economic crisis did this policy cause?
Hyperinflation
The policy of passive resistance and the general strike led to hyperinflation in Germany.
Which German politician became Chancellor in August 1923?
Gustav Stresemann
Gustav Stresemann was a prominent German politician who served as Chancellor during a critical period.
What was the name of the temporary currency he introduced to replace the worthless, devalued Marks?
The Rentenmark
The Rentenmark was a temporary currency introduced by Gustav Stresemann to stabilize the German economy.
Who was the founder of the original DAP (German Worker’s Party) formed in January 1919?
Anton Drexler
Anton Drexler was the founder of the original German Worker’s Party, which later evolved into the Nazi Party.
In which year did Hitler become the leader of the Nazi Party?
1920
First footnote
What influential book did Hitler write during his imprisonment after the Munich Putsch?
Mein Kampf
Second footnote
Which Nazi was in charge of the SS?
Heinrich Himmler
Third footnote
Which leading Nazi was responsible for Nazi propaganda?
Joseph Goebbels
Fourth footnote
In 1928, how much electoral support (% of electorate or seats in the Reichstag) did the Nazi Party have?
2.6% / 12 seats in Reichstag
Fifth footnote
