NSDAP Breakthrough 1928-1932 Flashcards
How many governments were there between 1919-1930 ?
16
Why were there so many different governments in the Weimar era ?
Most parties were only “sectional” which meant they’re presented a small minority of the community and therefore were only voted by them so in order to get 50% under PR they had to form a coalition. No national parties
What % did mostly all parties win in elections ?
10%
Which two parties represented the working class ?
KPD & SPD
Which party represented the Catholics ?
Zentrum
Which parties represented the middle-class ?
DDP ( Democratic Party ) & DVP ( Peoples party )
Which party represented the conservative/extreme-right ?
DNVP ( Nationalist party )
Which people decided to change their vote to Nazi ?
Mostly middle-class and The conservative camp
What % of the vote did Nazis have in May 1924 ?
7%
What % of the vote did Nazis have in 1928 ?
2%
What % of the vote did Nazis have in 1930 ?
18%
What % of the vote did Nazis have in July 1932 ?
37%
What % of the vote did Nazis have in December 1932 ?
33%
What is a nationalist party ?
A party that attracts attention and loyalty from all sections of the electorate
Was NSDAP a nationalist party ?
Yes
What were 3 small reasons why middle-class voted for NSDAP ?
- Not involved in Weimar’s failures
- Hitlers personality
- Protect small business from ruin
What was the main reason why middle class voted NSDAP ?
Fear of communism
How many people voted KPD in 1928 compared to 1932 ?
1928 = 3 million 1932 = 5 million
What was the name of communist paramilitary that presence on the streets increased in 1928-32 ?
Red Front Fighters’ league
Why did the middle class believe in the NSDAP to destroy communism ?
The reputation and brutality from the SA was appealing
What part of the working class turned to the NSDAP ?
Self-employed workers
Why did the members of the working class who turned to NSDAP vote Nazi ?
Because they offered some idea of a national revival and stability
Who was the NSDAP propaganda chief from 1930 ?
Josef Goebbels
What were two of the NSDAP’s “trump cards” when it came to producing propaganda ?
- Hitler’s charismatic personality attracted a lot of support
- Guaranteeing all sections of society’s needs
What did the Nazi’s promise to the farmers ?
- Protection from foreign competition
- Deal with Jewish financiers who were claimed responsible for debt
- Honoured place at the “national community”
