Early Development of Nazi Party Flashcards
1
Q
Who founded the German Workers’ Party and when?
A
Anton Drexler in 1919
2
Q
What was the ‘25 point programme’ and when was it written?
A
> Drexler and Hitler wrote a political manifesto
> Focused on ideas of Aryan ‘master race’ and Jewish-communist conspiracy
3
Q
What was the party renamed in 1921?
A
National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP) -when Hitler became leader
4
Q
What was the role of the SA?
A
> Protect Nazi speakers
> Intimidate political opponents
5
Q
How did Hitler gain popularity in the 1920s?
A
> Introduced Swastika
> Introduced Nazi salute
> Speeches focusing on disgust at TOV, anti Weimar and ‘Jewish conspiracy’
> Use of SA
