Hitler and The Nazis In The 1920's Flashcards
Describe hitler’s life before 1914
He was a poor artist trying to sell his postcards on the streets
Why did he hate jews
A Jewish principal at the Art school in Vienna had not accepted him as a student.
Why was hitler pleased to join the army during ww1
He was glad to have a uniform, food, shelter and a purpose to his life.
What positions did hitler gain during ww1 in the army
A private then a corporal
What happened during his army days
He had been blinded by mustard gas for two weeks
What award did hitler earn in the war
An iron cross for bravery
What party did hitler join after the war
The German’s workers party
How did the nazis present themselves
The wore the swastika and wore uniforms
What was the name of the salute
Strong-arm salute
What was the name of the March
The goose-step
Who did hitler blame for the problems in Germany
Jews and communists
What three things did he promise
Break the “chains of the treaty of Versailles”
Bring back glory and pride of Germans
Make Germany the Master race again
When did hitler decide to overthrow the government
1923
How was Munich putsch organised
In Bavaria hitler stood on a table in a beer hall and, after firing a few shots into the ceiling, announced that he had taken over the government. The next day he planned to take control of Munich
How many naxi’s were involved in Munich putsch
3000
How many policeman stopped the Munich putsch
100
How many people died during Munich putsch
21 killed
Over 100 wounded
What was hitler’s Sentence
Sentenced to five years in prison for treason, but he was released after having served just less than nine months
What did hitler do in prison
Wrote down all his ideas and policies for the future In a book called “mien kampf” (my struggle)
Define putsch
A forceful overthrowing of the government
Define swastika
The symbol of the nazi party
Define opposition
A group of people who disagree with you
Define coup
French word, also used in English, for violent overthrow of government
When did hitler become the leader of the nazi party
1921
What did the SA do
Organized marching parades, dressed in brown uniforms and carried flags with the nazi symbol on it
What was the motto of the sa
All opposition must be stamped into the ground
What would the sa do if you disagred with them
They would beat you up
When did hitler try to overthrow the government
1923
