Nazis Flashcards
Name some factors which led to growth in support in the Nazi Party (Name 5)
-Hitler’s personal appeal
-Strength of the SA
-Propaganda
-Nazi promises
-Fear of communism spreading
-The great depression
How did Hitler’s personal appeal lead to growth in support in the Nazi Party?
As he used simplistic language and short phrases, his message was easily conveyed and more people were persuaded
How did the Strength of the SA lead to growth in support in the Nazi Party?
Other political parties would be intimidated and the voters would be forced to vote for him
How did Propaganda lead to growth in support in the Nazi Party?
It manipulated the people into following and supporting them
How did Nazi promises lead to growth in support in the Nazi Party?
Many people were angry at the Treaty of Versailles. When the Nazis said that they would abolish it they gained many followers.
How did the Fear of communism spreading lead to growth in support in the Nazi Party?
Many German landowners and businessmen wanted to prevent communists from gaining any political influence at all. As the Nazis violently opposed communism, they gained many supported from landowners and businessmen
How did The great depression lead to growth in support in the Nazi Party?
As the Nazis promised economic recovery and stability, many people were attracted by this as they were effected financially by the great depression
When was the great depression?
1929
What is the Führer?
The combination of the the roles of President and Chancellor
What did the Nazis do to Jews, communists and people who opposed them?
They put them in concentration camps where they were tortured and forced to do hard labour.
What was the enabling law?
A law which would give Hitler the power to pass laws without going through the Reichstag (Government) or the president for 4 years
