Hitler's Trial and Jail Flashcards
How was HItler’s trial and time in jail important to his rise in power in the late 1930s?
What opportunity did Hitler’s trial provide him with?
It gave him a national platform to speak, allowing him to impress his audience with his oratory skills and nationalist feelings.
What sentence did Hitler receive after the Beer Hall Putsch, and how much of it did he serve?
He was sentenced to 5 years but only served 9 months.
What did Hitler write during his time in prison, and what was its purpose?
He wrote Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”), which was used to spread both the Nazi Party’s beliefs and his own nationalistic idea
When was Mein Kampf published?
It was published in 1925.
What happened to the Nazi Party after the failed Putsch?
The Nazi Party was banned
When was the ban on the Nazi Party lifted?
The ban was lifted two weeks after Hitler’s release in December 1924.