Nazis after the Munich Putsch

Question 1

Simply, what did the Nazis what to become after 1923?

Answer 1

More electable

“Ballot not Bullet”

Question 2

Why did the Nazis not succeed in gaining power by 1928?

Answer 2

Lack support of working class
Hitler can’t talk
The Golden years had made Germany stable

Question 3

Who did the working class tend to support before 1928

Answer 3

Parties like the social democrats or the KPD (communist party)

Question 4

How did Hitler being banned from talking in public affect Nazi votes?

Answer 4

He was a skilled orator, but not being able to talk meant the Nazis weren’t as efficient at exciting the crowd and put across ideolgies

Question 5

Why did the Golden years see a drop in Nazi seats?

Answer 5

Stresemanns work had helped to stabilise Germany, and the Nazis were seen as too extreme

Question 6

What percent of the vote did the Nazis win in 1928?

Answer 6

Only 3%

Question 7

How did the Swastika help the Nazis

Answer 7

It gave the Nazi’s a distinctive recognisable symbol

Question 8

Who were Gauleiters?

Answer 8

Local branches of the Nazi party set up in every town and city to help advertise the party

Question 9

How did the Nazis try and create support amongst the young

Answer 9

Founded groups like the Hitler Youth and BDM