Hitler and Nazi Germany Flashcards
What treaty contributed to the rejection of liberalism in Germany post-WWI?
The Treaty of Versailles.
The treaty imposed harsh terms on Germany, leading to resentment against the Weimar Republic.
What was the economic condition of Germany after WWI?
The economy was in ruins, experiencing hyper-inflation in 1923.
This led to soaring prices and loss of life savings for citizens.
What political party did Adolf Hitler lead?
The National Socialist Party (Nazis).
What were some key promises made by Hitler and the Nazis?
Restoration of national greatness, strong military, law and order, end to economic troubles, revenge for the Treaty of Versailles.
These promises appealed to many Germans.
What was the Aryan Race according to Nazi ideology?
A superior race of pure blood claimed by the Nazis.
This ideology justified the Holocaust and the cleansing of Germany.
What was the outcome of the November elections of 1932 for the Nazi party?
The Nazi party received about one third of the popular vote.
Who was the President of Germany when Hitler became Chancellor?
Paul Von Hindenburg.
What significant event occurred a month after Hitler became Chancellor?
The Reichstag building was destroyed by fire.
What were the two laws passed in 1933 that contributed to establishing a dictatorship in Germany?
Reichstag Fire Decree and the Enabling Act.
What did the Enabling Act allow Hitler to do?
It allowed him to control all branches of government and ended the separation of powers.
What was the ‘Night of the Long Knives’?
A purge ordered by Hitler to eliminate the SA’s leaders on June 30th, 1934.
What title did Hitler declare for himself after merging the offices of Chancellor and President?
Fuhrer.
How did the Nazi party impact the German economy despite the loss of civil liberties?
Created jobs through programs like building the Autobahn and re-arming the military.
What rights were banned for workers under the Nazi regime?
The right to strike or form unions.
Who were the main scapegoats blamed by Hitler and the Nazis for Germany’s problems?
Jews, Marxists/communists, the Treaty of Versailles, and the Weimar Republic.
