How did the Nazi Party develop between 1920-1932? Flashcards
When did Hitler join the DAP (Nazi Party)?
1920
Who set up the German Workers Party (DAP)?
Anton Drexler set it up in 1919
What was the 25 Point Plan?
The key aims of the Nazi Party, These included the abolition of the Treaty of Versailles, removing citizenship for Jews and creating ‘living space’ for the German population in Eastern Europe.
When was the Munich Putsch?
November 1923
What caused the Munich Putsch?
Hitler felt he could take advantage of people’s unhappiness with the government because of hyperinflation.
Stresemann was cracking down on extremist parties like the Nazi party, Hitler felt he needed to act quickly.
Hitler was inspired by Mussolini who had taken control of Italy by marching on Rome.
What happened during the Munich Putsch?
Hitler and 600 SA members stormed a local government meeting in a beer hall in Munich.
He forced the Bavarian Prime Minister Kahr to support his revolution to take over Munich and then march on Berlin. He then let the leaders go home.
Kahr called in police and army reinforcements. When the Nazis marched into the city centre the next day 16 Nazis were killed. Hitler fled, but was arrested two days later.
What were the effects of the Munich Putsch?
Hitler used his trial to gain national publicity. He was sentenced to 5 years but only served 9 months. The Nazi party was banned
He wrote ‘Mein Kampf’ in prison. Millions of Germans read it, and Hitler’s ideas became very well-known.
Hitler realised that he would have to use legal methods rather than violence to gain power.
How did Hitler reorganise the Nazi party from 1924-28?
He set up the SS, a personal bodyguard loyal to himself in 1925.
He set up a network of local parties. He merged with other right-wing parties, then took them over.
He set up the Hitler Youth, which attracted young people to the party.
He put Josef Goebbels in charge of propaganda. Goebbels created a propaganda campaign using posters, leaflets, radio and film, and organised rallies.
He gained the support of wealthy businessmen promising them he would destroy Communism and the Trade Unions. This gave him the finance to run his campaigns.
How did Hitler reorganise the Nazi party from 1924-28?
He set up the SS, a personal bodyguard loyal to himself in 1925.
He set up a network of local parties. He merged with other right-wing parties, then took them over.
He set up the Hitler Youth, which attracted young people to the party.
He put Josef Goebbels in charge of propaganda. Goebbels created a propaganda campaign using posters, leaflets, radio and film, and organised rallies.
He gained the support of wealthy businessmen promising them he would destroy Communism and the Trade Unions. This gave him the money to run his campaigns.
Why did the Nazi Party have limited success until 1929?
Stresemann was solving Germany’s problems but he dies in 1929 and the Wall Street Crash of 1929 changed everything.
