Hitler’s Rise To Power Flashcards
In what year did the Wall Street Crash occur?
1929 (29 October “Black Tuesday”)
What effect did the Wall Street Crash have on Germany?
The economy was badly affected by:
- America recalled its loans
- unemployment increased
At its height, how many people were unemployed in Germany during the Great Depression?
6 million
What slogan did the Nazis use during the Great Depression to win voters?
Work and bread
What were some effective methods of propaganda used by the Nazis?
- rallies
- c. 120 Nazi-run newspapers
- Hitler’s speeches and charisma
- new technology: radio, film (Leni Riefenstahl)
- posters
What was president Hindenburg increasingly reliant upon during the Great Depression in order to pass legislation?
Article 48
What role did the SA play in the early 1930s?
- provided an example of order and disciple, contrasting with the chaos of the Weimar government
- intimidation and assault of political enemies, e.g. communists
How did the Weimar government make matters worse after 1929?
They refused to print more money but raised taxes and cut wages instead. This increased people’s suffering.
Violence began to break out again as people got desperate. The Weimar
Government failed to deal with it.
What did Hitler promise Germans?
Hitler made promises that appealed to people.
He promised to get rid of the Treaty of Versailles (which made Germany look weak), solve Germany’s problems and provide jobs. (See 25 Point Programme and Bamberg Conference)
How did the Nazis do in elections after 1929?
During the 1930s (the Great Depression years) the Nazi votes rose.
How many seats did the Nazis get in 1928?
12
How many seats did the Nazis get in 1930?
107
How many seats did the Nazis get in July 1932?
230 seats (the Nazis were the largest political party, 37%, but they did not have a majority in the Reichstag)
How many seats did the Nazis get in November 1932?
196 seats (The SA’s campaign of violence began to have a negative impact and the vote reduced to 33%).
When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
30 January 1933
Who did President Hindenburg first appoint as Chancellor after Brüning’s resignation?
Von Papen
Who did Hindenburg appoint as Chancellor after Von Papen’s forced resignation?
Von Schleicher
Why was Von Papen forced to resign in 1932?
Both elections failed to secure a majority for Papen to pass laws as the Nazis kept winning more seats. Hindenburg hated Hitler and refused to give him Chancellorship.
Why was Von Schleicher fired?
He also couldn’t secure a majority in the Reichstag and asked Hindenburg to appoint him as a military dictator.
What agreement was eventually reached between Hindenburg and Von Papen?
Von Papen wouldn’t be Vice Chancellor while Hitler would be appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933.
