Early development of the Nazi Party and the Munich Putsch (1920-1923) Flashcards
What Political Party did Hitler join in 1919 and who was its leader?
The German Workers Party (DAP). Its leader was Anton Drexler.
What ideas were in the 25 Point Plan of the DAP (1920)?
The joining of Austria and Germany.
Taking over land to the east of Germany.
The banning of Jews from all parts of German life.
In what year the DAP become the NSDAP (Nazi) Party?
1920
What things helped Hitler defeat Drexler to become leader of the Nazis in 1921?
Hitler made powerful friends in the army like General Ludendorff and surrounded himself with supporters in the party like Hess, Goering, Streicher and Ernst Rohm.
What was the role of the SA?
The SA were the Nazi ‘Stormtroopers’ and did things like parade in the streets and were used to control crowds and attack opponents at meetings. They gave the party a sense of strength.
What happened to Hitler’s power over the Party in 1922?
It became more secure because the Party voted to never had an election for leader again.
What were the events of the Munich Putsch?
Step 1: Hitler declared a revolution in Bavaria on the 8th of November 1923 and demanded the Kahr, Seisser and Lossow should support him.
Step 2: on the next day
(9th of November) these leaders withdrew their support and Hitler’s attempt to take over Munich was stopped by the state police. The putsch was a failure.
What were the longer-term and short-term causes of it?
Longer term = anger at the Treaty of Versailles, support for the Nazis in Bavaria and Bavarian politicians disliking the Weimar Republic.
Shorter term = The German people were angry about hyperinflation and the French invasion and the Nazis were inspired by Mussolini in Italy.
What were the consequences of the Munich Putsch?
I.Ludendorff was found not-guilty
II.The NSDAP was banned, Hitler and others were found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison (a very lenient sentence).
