NSDAP Flashcards
What was the NSDAP before butler joined ?
A political debating society
What did the NSDAP stand for ?
National Socialist German Workers Party
What 5 things did Hitler do that turned the NSDAP into a political party ?
- 25 point programme
- Newspaper used to spread views
- Network of local party branches
- Well attended party rallies
- Set up SA
How many members did the NSDAP have by 1922 ?
6,000
How many members did the NSDAP have by 1923 November after the Munich Beer Hall putsch ?
50,000
What was the name of the NSDAP newspaper ?
Volkischer Beanachter
What did the NSDAP believe about society ?
That it was a hierarchy of different biological groups. The top position held by the Aryan race and at bottom the Slavs
What was Ultra-nationalism ?
A belief held by the NSDAP that Germany needed as much living space as there were Germans. This meant Maine Germany big enough to contain every German person
What was authoritarianism ?
A form or government when the government is in power without consent of the public
When was Hitlers treason trial ?
1924
Why was Hitlers treason trial so significant ?
It raised awareness of the NSDAP nationally & it aimed popularity for them as Hitler spoke for many people in Germany at court which showed bravery and leadership
After Hitler had been released from Prison what did he do ?
He called the Bamberg conference in 1926 to settle all the arguing in the NSDAP which had been happening while he was in prison to make them all realise that Hitler was in charge
What method did Hitler adopt to try and gain control of Germany ?
Legality - Competing in elections fairly and creating violence in the streets to show how weak Weimar was with handling the public
