Early Development of the Nazi Party Flashcards
How did Hitler come across politics during his early career?
At the end of the first world war, Hitler was in the hospital recovering from a gas attack.
When he recovered, the army put him to work keeping an eye on local political activists in the Munich area,
Hitler began to attend the meetings of German workers party (DAP).
Who founded the DAP?
Anton Drexler in 1919
How many people were there in the DAP during 1919?
At first the party was tiny as only 23 people were involved
Why did Hitler decide to stay with the party despite only having 23 members?
Hitler was attracted to the ideas of the party.
When did Hitler officially join the DAP?
19 September 1919
How quickly did Hitler take over the DAP?
Within the first 2 years, Hitler had already taken control of the DAP. and reshaped it into the Nazi party.
What were the five parts to Hitlers takeover?
- Party Policies
- Hitler’s personal appeal
- Party Organization
- Party Leadership
- The SA
What factors did Hitler, as well as the DAP oppose of?
Weimar politicians- got rid of the Kaiser and signed the treaty.
Democracy- they believed it was weak
Jews- believed they were to blame for undermining the German economy.
What happened in January 1920?
Hitler became head of party propaganda.
What did the public support for the DAP depend on?
Public support for the DAP depended on popular support for nationalism and socialism.
How did Hitler appeal to the public?
Hitlers personal appeal as a public speaker was vital in attracting support.
- Hitler rehearsed his speeches carefully. They started quietly and built tension. Although his speeches were frantic rages, they were very persuasive.
- His gestures were a key part of his appeal.
- He has publicity photos and paintings produced showing him as a public speaker.
How did Hitlers appeal increase the members of DAP?
Hitler’s appeal spread membership of the DAP and it grew to 1,000 by 1920 and 3,000 by the end of 1920.
Many of the new members were seen as Hitlers followers.
How did Hitlers rank in the DAP increase by 1920?
By 1920, Hitler was Drexler’s right hand man.
What changes did Hitler introduce to the DAP in 1920?
- In January 190, the DAP set up a permanent office in Munich. Hitler chose Rudolf Schussler, a friend from the army, as the party’s first fulltime administrator. The party’s meetings were now more organized and better advertised. Party membership and funds began to increase.
What was the new name for the DAP?
Hitler suggest that the party should be called the National Socialist German Worker’s Party (NSDAP-Nazi party for short). The three parts to the name- national, socialist and workers all helped clarify the party’s policies. It also helped gain support- Hitler named the party so it would appeal to many different people.
