Chapter 2/3 (W4) Flashcards
What year was the national socialist german workers party reconstituted?
February 27 1925
What year did Ebert die?
1925
Who took Ebert’s place as president?
Paul von Hindenburg
Who were 2 key figures in the expansion of the Nazi Party in the late 20’s?
Gregor Strasser and Joseph Goebbels
What was the Nazi’s propaganda strategy in the mid to late 1920s?
Enlist and motivate many Germans to be part of the movement and foster a sense of belonging
What was the core ideological message the Nazi Party upheld throughout their time campaigning in the 20s-30s?
Germany must “awaken” and recognize the nation’s internal and external enemies. Adolf Hitler alone will be the savior of the German people from these enemies
When did the era of relative stability end for the Weimar Republic?
March 1930 with the onset of the great depression
When and why did the Nazi Party begin to garner more significant political traction at the turn of the 1930s?
In June 1930, Hindenberg called for another election due to the failure of the pro-republic coalition to maintain unemployment, inflation, and financial problems.
When did Hitler first decide to run for president? What were the results?
in 1932 Hitler received a 36.8% favourability in the presidential election
What was the relationship between Hitler and Von Papen?
After Papen had to step down as chancellor, he collaborated with Hitler in hopes he could re-coordinate a position as chancellor. He pleaded to Hindenburg that Hitler as Chancellor and himself as Vice Chancellor, Hitler would be tamed into a situation where he ruled but was in a sea of other political affiliations. On January 30th, 1933, Hindenburg swore Hitler as chancellor with Papen as VC.
What was Von Papen’s initial thinking when it came to bringing Hitler to the position of Chancellor?
The idea was that since there was so little Nazi membership in the Reichstag, he would conform to the desires of Von Papen and other members of parliment
Explain the Fire Decree
The Reichstag fire gave Hitler the welcome opportunity to eliminate any and all political opposition. The next day, he persuaded President Hindenburg to issue the “Decree of the Reich President for the Protection of the People and State” (or the “Reichstag Fire Decree”). It suspended most of the basic rights of the Weimar Constitution and tightened the Reich’s control over state governments.
What was the Nazi secret state police called?
Gestapo
Essentially, when did the Weimar Republic die?
The summer of 1933 saw the essential end of the Weimar Republic after Hitler negotiated the ability to enact legislation without parliamentary approval
What would be a good general summary of the settling into power of the Nazis?
With the use of terror and intimidation alongside political violence the party was able to coordinate a national thinking and eliminate any challengers to the system. Furthermore, the Nazis were able to revamp a general optimism among many citizens, and approval skyrocketed.
