Early development of the Nazi Party and the Munich Putsch: 1920-1923 Flashcards
What political party did Hitler join in 1919?
The DAP (German Workers Party)
In what year did the DAP become the NSDAP (Nazi) Party?
1920.
What happened to Hitler’s power over the party in 1922?
It became more secure because the party voted never to hold another election for leader again
What were the 3 key points of the 25 point plan of the DAP? (1920) (3)
The joining of Austria and Germany.
Taking over land to the east of Germany.
The banning of Jews from all aspects of German life.
What things helped Hitler defeat Drexler to become leader of the Nazi’s in 1921?
Hitler made powerful friends in the army and surrounded himself with supporters in the party.
Who did HItler befriend in the army?
General Ludendorff.
What was the role of the SA?
Parade in the streets.
Control crowds and attack opponents at meetings.
How did the SA effect the Nazi party?
They gave it a sense of strength.
What were the events of the Munich Putsch?
Hitler demanded Kahr, Seisser and Lossow should support him after taking over the beer hall.
The following day these leaders withdrew their support and Hitlers attempt to to take over Munich was stopped by the state police.
When did Hitler declare a revolution in Bavaria? (Munich Putsch)
8th of November 1923.
What 3 government leaders/officials did Hitler demand support him during the Munich Putsch?
Kahr, Seisser and Lossow.
What were the long term causes of the Munich Putsch? (3)
Anger at the Treaty of Versailles.
Support for the Nazi’s in Bavaria.
Bavarian politicians disliking the Weimar Republic.
What were the short term causes of the Munich Putsch? (3)
The German people were angry about hyperinflation.
Anger surrounding the French Invasion.
The Nazi’s were inspired by Mussolini in Italy.
What were the consequences of the Munich Putsch? (3)
Ludendorff was found not guilty.
The NSDAP was banned.
Hitler and others were found guilty and sentenced to a very lenient five years in prison.
