Nazi reorganisation Flashcards
What happened to support for extremists during the middle 1920s?
Support for extreme parties went down and support for Democratic parties went up.
A key example: There was an 8% voting swing in favour of centre democratic parties between 1924 and 1928.
When did Hitler write Mein Kampf?
During the years he was in prison after the failed Munich Putsch.
Name three ways the Nazis reorganised themselves at the Bamberg Conference in 1926
The Nazis were split into local regional Parties with each region getting their own leader.
The Nazis set up women and youth organisations.
The Nazi Party arranged parts of their organisation that would look into big areas like finance, education and industry.
What were examples of big businessmen the Nazis received donations from in the years 1924 to 1929?
Thyssen, Krupp and Bosch.
Why was support for extremes like the Nazi Party lower in the years 1924 - 1929?
Germany recovered financially, which settled life for people. People were more willing and able to see the strengths and benefits of living in a democracy like the Weimar Republic.
What event happened in 1929 which negatively affected Germany?
The Wall Street Crash. This had the consequence of stopping American loans coming to Germany, meaning that factory production slowed and unemployment began to rise.
What are two examples that show the effect the Depression had on Germany?
Unemployment rose steadily to 6 million people out of work by 1932.
40% of industrial (factory) production disappeared.
Who did workers in Germany begin to support during the Depression years?
The Communist Party.
By 1931, there were 100 Communists who had been elected to the German Reichstag.
How did rising support for the Communists help the Nazi Party?
The Middle Classes in Germany gradually began to support the Nazis as they were seen as the most likely alternative to a Communist takeover.
How did Joseph Goebells use propaganda very effectively during the Depression years?
Posters with clear and powerful messages were produced: “work and bread”, “our last hope”.
Technology → radios.
Hitler was flown to different places throughout the country in order to give speeches and raise his profile around the country.
How did running for President of the Weimar Republic help Adolf Hitler and the popularity of the Nazi Party?
In 1932, Hitler challenged Hindenburg for the role of President. He was never going to win because Hindenburg was a hero.
However, this did increase the awareness of Hitler and made him a candidate to become Chancellor of the Weimar Republic once Hindenburg had to appoint a new one.
