3.3 Flashcards
Who founded the German Worker’s party in 1919?
Anton Drexler
What was Hitler’s job at the end of the First World War?
Educator and Confidential Informant
List two points from the German Worker’s Party 25 Point Program of 1920.
1) Unite all pure Germans into one greater Germany
2) Stop immigration and citizenship of Jews
Describe three changes Hitler made to the German Worker’s party.
1) Changed party name to Nationalist Social German Worker’s Party
2) Introduced the swastika
3) Created the SA to fight their opposition’s physically
What date was the Munich/Beer Hall Putsch?
8 November 1923
What event inspired Hitler to organize the Munich Putsch?
Mussolini’s successful uprising in Italy
Who was Gustav Von Kahr?
A leading politician in Bavaria who at the time of the putsch was state commissioner. He escaped from the beer hall and mobilized German army to fight again the SA.
Explain Ludendorff’s role in the Munich Putsch.
Ludendorff who was a well-respect war general from WW1 was on the side of the Nazi. In the Putsch, he was meant to convince the resisting state leaders to join their side.
What prison was Hitler send to after the failed Putsch?
Landsberg Prison
What was the name of the book that Hitler wrote through Rudolph Hess while in prison?
Mein Kampf
List two ideas mentioned in Mein Kampf.
1) Germany need land to live and well and they will reclaim their lost land by force if necessary (Lebensraum).
2) The Aryan race is superior and Jews must be destroyed for costing the First World War.
How far did the Nazis change tactics to gain power in 1924?
The Nazis, instead of using force, realized power can be gained easier through polls and public speeches.
What does the term Lebensraum mean?
The need of land for Germans to live and work and the possibility of Germany using force to gain this.
Who was the leader of the SA?
Ernest Röhm
What was the nickname for the SA?
Storm Troopers
