How did the Nazi Party gain seats in the Reichstag? Flashcards
When was the Munich Putsch?
8th November 1923.
What is a putsch?
An attempt to overthrow the government.
Why did Hitler try to seize power in 1923? Why did this fail?
- Year of Crisis ~ hyperinflation ~ people = losing faith with the Weimar Republic ~ tries to get rid of government.
- Was too late as people were recovering.
How did Hitler first become involved in the Nazi Party?
Was sent to spy on them and then agreed with them ~ became leader.
Who founded the German Workers’ Party/DAP in January 1919?
Anton Drexler.
When did Hitler first attended a DAP meeting?
September 1919.
What did Hitler and Drexler’s announce together in February 1920 and what aims did it include?
New 25 Point Programme which included;
- Scrapping the Treaty of Versailles.
- Expanding Germany’s borders.
- Depriving the Jews of German citizenship.
(2 points)
What did Hitler do in June 1920 to grow membership?
- Hitler = energetic, passionate speaker ~ began to attract larger numbers to meetings.
- Exploited the fact that so many people were dissatisfied with the Weimar Republic ~ membership grew rapidly to 1100.
What did Hitler suggest in August 1920?
DAP change it’s name to National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) & adopt the swastika as its emblem.
When did Hitler push Drexler aside and become party leader and set up the SA?
Mid-1921.
What is the NSDAP?
Nazi Party.
What does ideology mean?
Beliefs/ideas.
(8 points - clear message, manifesto, Drexler, SA etc)
How did the Nazis create a credible political party?
- Clear message ~ hatred of Treaty of Versailles, Jews and blame the Communists and socialists for political issues.
- Manifesto ~ 25 Point Programme.
- Clear communication of policies via Hitler as the main orator.
- Wide range of policies which appealed to Germans.
- Targeted a key demographic ~ workers as they were the most affected.
- Swastika = emblem ~ marketing tool ~ recognisable. Colours = colours of German flag.
- Drexler = pushed aside by Hitler ~ Hitler becomes leader.
- Set up SA ~ makes them look powerful and popular.
What does Orator mean?
Public speaker.
What does Demographic mean?
People in Germany.
What does Herrenvolk mean?
Master race.