Consolidation of Power- Party government & leadership-Rebuilding the Party 1923-29

Question 1

Hitlers Worldview- What was Hitler’s nationalist view for Germany?

Answer 1

1. Germany lost greatness

2. revival of national will

Question 2

Hitlers Worldview Democracy and Leadership- What did Hitler think of Weimar Government?

Answer 2

Weak
ineffective
personal freedoms pointless

Question 3

Hitlers Worldview Democracy and Leadership- Why did Hitler believe he was needed?

Answer 3

“Will of the leader” was needed
needed national revival
needed strong leadership “Fuhrerprinzip”

Question 4

Important Figures in the Nazi Party- Who were the top 5 figures in Hitler’s government?

Answer 4

• Herman Goring – ex-air force, second to Hitler, Commander in Chief of the German Air Force.
• Rudolf Hess – Early member, worked on Mein Kampf, Deputy Fuhrer.
• Heinrich Himmler – Leader of SS, leader of secret police state inc Gestapo.
• Ernst Rohm – Leader of SA, killed by Hitler during the Night of the Long Knives.
• Joseph Gobbels – Orator, leader of party’s propaganda section, fanatical.