Hitler’s Rise to Power, 1919 - 1933 Early development of the Nazi Party, 1920 - 1922 Flashcards
Why did Hitler join the German Worker’s Party (DAP)?
Originally, in his role as a journalist, to investigate them.
He was attracted to their Nationalist and Antisemitic ideas.
How was the Nazi Party set-up?
In 1920, Hitler became their lead public speaker and propagandist.
The DAP published a 25-Point Plan for the future of Germany and later in 1920 changed its name to the National Socialist German Workers Party.
What were the key points of the 25 Point Plan?
The “tearing up” of the Treaty of Versailles.
A “pure Germany” with no Jewish citizens.
Lebensraum (living space) for people of “Aryan (or pure) German blood.
What was the role of the SA?
A private army designed to create intimidation and fear.
Distinctive because of their “Brown Shirt” uniform
What were the causes of the Putsch (Nov 1923)?
Nationalist resentment of the Treaty of Versailles.
Mussolini’s successful Fascist takeover of Italy.
The state of the German economy and Stresemann’s decision to cooperate with the French over the invasion of the Ruhr.
What were the effects of the Putsch?
The Nazi Party was banned and Hitler was prevented from public speaking until 1927.
Hitler’s trial was turned into a propaganda opportunity for the promotion of his ideas and Right-Wing judges were sympathetic to the Nazis - as reflected in the prison sentence Hitler received.
Hitler was sent to prison for under a year in nice conditions. He used time and space to produce Mein Kampf. It became a national best seller.
