How did Hitler get into power? Flashcards
Learn about the Nazi's and their rule during WW2
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed and what did it involve
Signed in 1919, It forced Germany to take the blame for WW1 and pay respirations amounting to £6.6 billion
The German Army was reduced and other army privileges were taken away such as battleships and airforces decreased
How did Hitler win over the population of Germany? What promises did he make?
He promised to destroy the Treaty Of Versailles, what the Germans believed oppressed them.
He also promised to reduce unemployment, this was especially significant because of the recent Wall Street Crash
In May 1933 he removed trade unions and political opposition
When were the Jews Initially Opressed and how?
1933, Jews were banned from government jobs and civil servants were sacked
This continued until 1938 where Jews were banned from most things including marrying German citizens and Gangs started rioting against the Jews and 100’s were killed
This oppression continued even after this
What was the purpose of concentration camps?
To rule Germany by fear and get rid of Anti-Nazi’s, Political opposition and Jews
What was the ‘Hitler Myth’?
Hitler being portrayed as the voice and defender of the German people. Mainly shown in propaganda
Who were ‘The Big Three’?
George Celemcau - The French Prime Minister
David Lloyd George - The British Prime Minister
Woodrow Wilson - The American president
All three participated in the signing of the Treaty of Versailled
Who were the Gestapo?
Secret German police that had access to almost anything including telephone calls and mail
They were able to report on local people they saw as “Anti-Nazi’s”
Who was Joseph Goebbles?
The man in charge of propaganda, one of the contributers to the ‘Hitler myth’
