Hitler’s rise to power Flashcards
What 3 things contributed to Hitler’s rise to power?
Treaty of Versailles,
Economic Difficulties,
Communism
What’s the Treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed by Germany and the Allies.
What were the Terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
The terms were that Germany had to pay for damage, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies.
How did the treaty of Versailles contribute to Hitler’s rise to power?
Many people in Germany hated the new government, (the Weimar Republic) for accepting it. The nazi’s took advantage of this.
What is communism?
A type of government where no one owns anything and everyone shares their wealth.
How did communism contribute to Hitler’s rise to power?
The people of Germany such as farmers and business owners were scared that the communists would take their land like in the Soviet Union. The Nazis also hated communists.
What economic difficulties did Germany face?
Germany suffered the effects of the Great Depression. Loads of people were unemployed and extremely short on money and there was inflation.
How did Economic difficulties contribute to Hitler’s rise to power?
Because of the unemployment and money shortage, support for political parties like the Nazis and communists grew.
What was the Great Depression?
The Great Depression was a global economic downturn that affected many countries. It was caused by the Wall Street Crash in 1929.
What was the Wall Street Crash?
The Wall Street Crash was a Major American stock market crash.
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Reichstag fire
New Elections
Enabling Act
Trade unions banned
All potential parties banned
Night of the long knives
Death of Hindenberg
Army Oaf
What was the Reichstag Fire?
When Parliament burnt down and a communist was caught
What were the new elections?
When hitler arranged another election
What was the Enabling Act?
This gave Hitler power until 1937 to make laws without asking parliament for approval
What was the night of the long knives?
When hitler killed SA chiefs including Ernest Röhm.
