Hitlers Rise to Power- Strength and appeal of the Nazis

Question 1

The Nationalist Appeal of the Nazis- How did the Nazis gain nationalistic support?

Answer 1

1. Developed broad class appeal
   - Appealed to a wide range of people
   - Undefined ideology
2. Played on German fears
   - Promised German restoration
   - Unemployment, promised relief and economic stability

Question 2

Nazi Tactics- What tactics did the Nazis employ?

Answer 2

1. Targeted groups in society
2. Uses propaganda
3. Created scapegoats
4. Uses SA + SS

Question 3

The Nazis & the middle class- What attracted the middle class to the Nazis?

Answer 3

1. Great Depression
   - Loss of status and privileges
2. Harsh stance against left+ communism

Question 4

The Nazis & the young people- What attracted the middle class to the Nazis?

Answer 4

Idealism + outlet for hope

“United front/ community “

Question 5

The Nazis & the young people- What % of Nazi deputies were below the age of 40 in 1930?

Answer 5

60%

Question 6

The Nazis & the young people- What % of Nazi Party members were below 40 years old?

Answer 6

70%

Question 7

The Nazis & Working Class- The Majority of the working-class support which parties?

Answer 7

SPD

KPD

Question 8

The Nazis & Working Class- Why did the Nazis gain support from the working class?

Answer 8

The Great Depression

Moderate classes are seen as failing to resolve the crisis

Question 9

Nazis & Rural Germany- what did the Nazis offer Rural Germany?

Answer 9

offered support- after the great depression result in decline in living standards for rural population.
Offered subsidised farming

Question 10

Nazis & Rural Germany- what did the Nazis preach the Farming was?

Answer 10

“Racially the most pure” the “blood and soil”