How Did Hitler Come To Power? Flashcards

1
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Who quarrelled instead of uniting to defeat hitler and the nazis?

A

Social democrats and the centre party

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What did Weimar Republic do to try to solve the rising problems of mass unemployment and growing poverty?

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They tried to raise taxes, cut wage and reduce unemployment benefits - all very unpopular

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What did the nazis blame many of Germany’s problems on from the treaty?

A

The reparation fees

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What did the nazis promise if they came to power?

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They would abolish the treaty of Versailles and restore German greatness

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5
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Who did the democratic parties lose out to?

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Extremists

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6
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What did the communists say about the depression?

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The depression showed the capitalist system was doomed and that communism was the only answer

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7
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Why did nazi rallies impress people?

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Their size, energy and enthusiasm

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Where were nazi pamphlets and posters found?

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Everywhere

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9
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What did the nazis organise for the unemployed?

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Soup kitchens and shelter in hostels

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10
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What characteristics of hitlers appealed to Germans when the Weimar Republic were clueless?

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Hitlers strong personality and powerful ideas appealed to May Germans

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Who did hitler blame for WWI and their other troubles?

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The allies, the November criminals and the Jews

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12
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Who did hitler promise he would destroy?

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The enemy within who was destroying Germany

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13
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Were the leaders of the nazi party good with propaganda?

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They were masters of propaganda and could make people fear communists easily

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14
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When did hitler become chancellor of Germany?

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1933

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15
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Who was the president that appointed hitler as chancellor and why?

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Hindenburg appointed hitler as chancellor because he thought he could control him and he liked some of his ideas

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16
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Who did Hindenburg appoint to control hitler?

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Von papen

17
Q

Did anyone think hitler would last as chancellor?

A

No

18
Q

Name 2 economic reasons why hitler came to power

A
  • the Wall Street crash meant USA recalled their bank loans

* Germany went into a Great Depression and by 1932 6 million people were out of work

19
Q

What were goebbels 2 main tasks?

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  • ensure nobody in Germany could see or hear anything that goes against nazi party views
  • ensure that nazi party views were portrayed in the most persuasive ways possible