Appeal of Hitler and the Nazi Party: Role of Hitler

Question 1

Introduction of Nazi Ideology

Answer 1

• Nazi ideology promoted equality for those who had German blood also
  known as pure Aryan master race / anti-Semitism
• Hitler renamed his party the National Socialist German Worker’s Party
  (NSDAP or Nazi Party) in 1920
• The promises & ideology of the party made Hitler very popular
• “25 points” – promised to abolish the TOV & restore Germany’s greatness
• Greater Germany – to unite all German –speaking people
  Creation of a strong central government
• Solve economic problems and unemployment
• Superiority of the Aryan race (minus minorities esp. JEWS)

Question 2

Hitler was a powerful speaker, communicator, charisma

Answer 2

• Charismatic, prepared and practiced his speeches
• Made 3-4 speeches daily with an incredible level of energy
• Aware of how people felt and able to address people’s concerns very
  sincerely
• Used communist and Jews as scapegoats
• Promised to revive Germany’s former glory
• Promised to overturn the TOV and restore German’s border
• Mein Kampf book was written when Hitler was in prison, in this book
  he shared his views which resonated with many Germans