Nazis 1919-23 Flashcards
When did the Deutsche Arbeiter party form? What were the key ideas of the party?
The Deutsche Arbeiter formed in 1919 by Anton Drexler. The party was a right wing party formed in Bavaria. The party wanted to nationalise businesses, and redistribute wealth. However the party also had right wing ideas such as the völkish idea of Germans being pure.
How did Hitler join the party?
The party had interested the army who were seeing if parties indoctrinated people with socialist ideas.
When did Hitler meet the Deutsche Arbeiter party?
In summer 1919, Hitler, as an informant, attended the assembly and made a powerful speech in response to one speaker. He was immediately asked to join the party, which he supposedly was encouraged to by the army.
When was Hitler a official member of the party? What were his ideas and actions?
Hitler was made responsible for recruitment and propaganda in the summer of 1919. His ideas included: his disgust of Versailles; purity of Germans; hatred of Weimar Republic; and disgust at the Dolschtoss theory.
When was the 25 point programme announced?
This was announced in February 1920. The program was announced in Munich. The party grew quickly and became known as the National Socialististiche Deutche Arbeiter Partei. Increased popularity lead to the Völkischer Beobachter (People’s Observer), forming.
When did Hitler become the leader of the party? What was his philosophy?
In July 1921 he became leader. His philosophy was in Führerprinzip - he was leader of the party and answerable to no one.
What did some of the 25 points include?
1 - union of all Germans to form a greater Germany.
2 – scrapping the Treaty of Versailles.
4 – citizens citizenship only to be granted it to Germans.
13 – nationalise all businesses.
24 – religious freedom for all provided the views are inoffensive to German people
what symbols of the Nazi party did Hitler develop?
Hitler adopted the swastika, (der Hakenkreuz), The emblem of the party, and the raised arm salute.
How and why did the SA form?
Political meetings generated violence, the SA formed from the gymnastics and sports section. The SA was led by Ernst Röhm in 1921.
What changes were made up to 1923 with the Nazi party dynamics?
1921 to 23 saw increased disruptions of the KPD and the SPD meetings and membership of the Nazis rocketed to 50,000. This led to increased scapegoating of the Jews. essentially at this point the Nazi party it was a regional organisation in Bavaria. Do you to increased chaos in 1923, Hitler saw Weimar so disgraced that they could easily be overthrown with a putsch in Munich following a March to Berlin.
What were the main causes of the Munich Putsch?
Hitler saw that Gustav von Kahr, von Lossow, and von Seisser disagreed with Weimar. Hitler was inspired by bonito Mussolini’s takeover of Italy in 1922 with the Italian national Fascist party. He realised that he would need the support of the Reichswehr.
Describe hitler’s reasons for the putsch.
Humiliation of Weimar following invasion of the Ruhr.
Support from general Ludendorff.
Thought the Nazis would grow in popularity.
They have the SA for support.
Hatred of Weimar.
Wanted Versailles gone.
Felt he will be supported by von Lossow and Seisser.
what were the events on 8 November 1923?
Hitler held the three politicians at gunpoint at the Bürgerbräu Keller with 600 Nazis. The three agreed to the terms and were allowed to go.
What happened the following day of the Munich Putsch?
The next say that was cold feet and the police and the army decided to resist the Nazis. The Nazis only had 2000 rifles and were extremely disadvantaged compared to the police. The Nazis were left with 16 killed and they were made to scatter. Two days after the Nazi party was banned and Hitler was arrested.
