Hitler Flashcards
Why was Germany forced to surrender in 1918?
They had no raw materials and could not trade with other countries by sea. The population was starving and the USA had entered the war against them.
Who started a revolt in January, 1919?
The Spartacists led a revolt. They were communists who wanted to have no central government.
Who led The Spartacists along with Karl Leibknecht?
Rosa Luxemburg
Who stopped the revolt?
They used the Freikorps, who were battle-hardened groups of ex-soldiers.
Why did the French invade Germany in 1923?
Germany had fallen behind in reparations payments. France invaded Germany to take raw materials as payment instead.
What was hyper-inflation?
The currency became worthless. The more money that was printed by the government, the more worthless it became.
Where did Hitler start the Munich Putsch?
In a beer hall
What was Hitler charged with at his trial?
Hitler was charged with treason, a crime against his country. This should have carried a severe sentence.
How long did Hitler spend in Landsberg Prison?
He was sentenced to five years but was released after nine months.
Who was in charge of Nazi propaganda?
Goebbels
Why were rich businessmen scared of communists?
Communists wanted businesses to be owned by the government and wealth to be shared equally
When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
1933
Who were blamed for the Reichstag Fire?
The Nazis blamed the Communists. A Communist called van der Lubbe was found in the burning building.
What did Hitler do after the Reichstag Fire?
He imprisoned many communist leaders
Which act gave Hitler the right to make laws himself?
The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to make laws as Chancellor, without consulting the German parliament.
What happened during the Night of the Long Knives?
Hitler ordered the death of many of the SA leaders. They were demanding too much military power.
When did Hitler become the Fuhrer?
Hitler became Fuhrer in August, 1934, after the death of Hindenburg.
Who controlled the concentration camps?
The SS were tasked with overseeing political prisoners in the concentration camp system.
Which event took place in 1936?
The Berlin Olympics. The Olympics were seen as an opportunity to show the world that the ‘Master Race’ were superior.
What did the Nazis do with anti-Nazi books?
From 1933, they had book-burning ceremonies for books which contradicted what the Nazis believed.
When did Kristallnacht happen?
The attack on Jewish shops, homes and synagogues occurred on 9 Nov 1938.
What does ‘untermensch’ mean?
It means ‘sub-human’ and was used by the Nazis to describe the Jewish people.
In which year did the April boycott occur?
The Nazis oversaw a boycott of Jewish shops on the 1 April 1933.
Which laws stopped marriage between German and Jewish people?
The Nuremberg Laws denied Jewish people many rights, including restrictions on marriage and work.
