Hitler's Rise To Power Flashcards
When did the German Workers Party become the NSDAP?
April 1920
What does NSDAP stand for?
National Socialist German Workers Party
Who did Hitler blame for Germany’s problems? (2)
The Jews and the Communists
What are 4 points of the Nazi’s 25 point programme?
- Only German’s can be citizens. No Jews can be German’s
- The abolition of the treaty of Versailles
- All profits made by profiteers during the was must be shared
- Freedom of religion
Who were the thugs who terrorised opponents of the Nazi’s?
The SA
Why did the Nazi’s choose 1923 for the Munich Putsch? (3)
- Issues with the Rurh
- Hyperinflation
- Germany was in a bad state and would accept change
Why did the Munich Putsch fail? (3)
- Didn’t take control of telephone lines
- Hitler left half way through the Putsch
- Army was there
How long as Hitler’s prison sentence and how long did he serve?
Meant to serve 5 years however he only stayed for 9 months
How did the failure of the Munich Putsch help the Nazi’s in the long term? (3)
- They became well known
- Gave Hitler time to write his book
- Gained a National platform
Give 3 examples of new Nazi tactics between 1924 and 1929.
- Flexible policies
- Hitlers image
- Weakness of opposition
Give 3 examples of Nazi methods of propaganda.
- Posters
- Speeches
- Use of technology
How did the Nazi’s try to appeal to working class Germans?
He created policies that would appeal
How did the Nazi’s try to appeal to the farmers?
Created a traditional image and propaganda
How did the Nazi’s try to appeal to the business leaders?
Made deals with them - said they would help them
The Nazi Party gained members but not seats in the Reichstag between 1924 and 1928 - why was this?
Because he didn’t have support of the working class. They are the main voter and member were upper and middle class
What did chancellor Brunning do which upset the people of Germany.
Cut government expenditure, wages and unemployment pay
When did the Nazi Party begin to gain more seats in the Reichstag?
1930
How many seats did the Nazi’s have in July 1932?
230 seats
How many seats did the Nazi’s have in November 1932
196 seats
When did the Nazi’s become the biggest party in the Reichstag?
July 1932
When did Hitler become Chancellor?
31st January 1933
Who appointed Hitler to be chancellor?
Hindenburg
Name 5 factors that helped Hitler to become Chancellor.
- Von Papen becoming Chancellor then the Reichstag collapsed
- Von Schleicher becoming Chancellor then the Reichstag collapsed
- Great Depression
- Weak government
- Unpopular policies
When was the Reichstag Fire?
27th February 1933
How did the fire help the Nazi’s?
Gave him emergency powers so he could pass laws to give him more of a chance to get more votes. He blamed the communists for the fire
How many seats did the Nazi’s get in the 1933 March elections?
He won 43% of votes or 288 seats
When was the Enabling Act passed?
March 23rd 1933
What powers did the Enabling Act give to Hitler?
Could rule Germany without going through the Reichstag
When did the Night of the Long Knives take place and what happened?
Happened on the 29th June 1934 and Hitler killed SA leaders and main members of his opposition to give him more power
Why did the Night of the Long Knives happen?
Gave him more power, reduced enemy opposition against him and join the SA army together
Why did Hitler say the Night of the Long Knives was necessary?
They were plotting to seize power
When did Hitler finally become the Fuhrer of Germany?
August 02 1934
When did Hitler join the German Workers Party?
September 1919
