Part 2 - Section 1 Flashcards
What caused the depression and how did it affect Germany?
The wall street crash in 1929.
It affected Germany as factories were shut down leading to unemployment. American banks also wanted the money they loaned to Germany back.
Why did the depression lead to the growth in support for extreme parties?
They promised radical solutions to Germanys problems
How large was the nazi party in 1928?
How did this change by 1932?
In 1928 they had 12 seats - the least.
In 1932 they had 196 seats - the most
What were the different reasons for the growth of the nazi party?
The depression, impatience with the Weimar government, appeal of hitler, fear of extremist parties and propaganda all led to the growth of the nazi party.
What was the SA?
Hitlers private army who would guard Hitlers meetings and disrupt other meetings.
What role did they play in helping hitler come to power?
They fought communist gangs which pleased middle and upper class.
They influenced voters at elections.
Who was the head of the SA?
Ernst rohm
Why did hitler appeal to the German people at this time?
He had a charismatic personality and people believed he could be trusted.
Which different sections of Germany society voted for the nazi party?
Farmers Women Middle class Upper class Young people
