Hitler

Question 1

Why was the Weimar Republic weak?

Answer 1

• Republic and democracy were forced upon them.
• Not enough people supported them - they believed the Weimar government betrayed the people of Germany by signing the Treaty of Versailles.
• Lots of small parties that wish to overthrow the government

Question 2

Which party had the most support?

Answer 2

The National Socialist German Workers’ Party, (NSDAP) commonly referred to as the Nazi Party.

Question 3

What was one of the biggest mistake politicians made concerning Hitler?

Answer 3

They underestimated him and what he could do.

Question 4

Events of the post - war Germany?

Answer 4

• Treaty of Versailles (28 Jun. 1919)
• The stab in the back theory of the ‘November Criminals’ (The politicians involved) from the signing of the armistice (1919) and the Treaty (1919).
• Munich Putsch (8 Nov. 1923 – 9 Nov. 1923) and the Kapp Putsch (March 1920)
• Hyperinflation (1918 - 1924)
• Stresemann era / Golden Years (1920s)
• The Great Depression (29 October 1929 – 1939)

Question 5

What happened to Germany due to the Great Depression?

Answer 5

• The Great Depression led to unpopular government policies to try to lift Germany out of it.
• 6 million unemployed
• Homelessness Violence

Question 6

What were the Nazi’s tactics?

Answer 6

• Provided scapegoats as Hitler blamed the Jews and communists
• Speakers
• Propaganda
• SA dealt with the communist threats
• Because of their stand against communism, they were payed money from industrialists.
• Elections campaigns
• Flexible promises for different social groups.

Question 7

Why was Hitler an appealing candidate to the public?

Answer 7

• Profound speaker and leader
• Promise of national revival
• Promise to remove the Treaty of Versailles
• Promise to return Germany to greatness and power