Politics 1929-33 Flashcards
Why was Bruning considered a ‘hunger Chancellor’?
He reduced government spending, adding to the suffering of the unemployment as they were facing shortages for the third time in 16 years.
When did the German banks collapse? What did this achieve?
They collapsed in 1931, meaning that foreign investors left.
Reparations froze in..
1931.
When did Bruning resign? What impact did he leave?
He resigned in May 1932. Over the next 8 months more political chaos ensued from both the extreme left and right. Bruning had done too little and too late and the Nazis were gaining influence.
How did Goebbels aid the Nazi party in becoming more known?
He used the media with mass rallies, posters and banners.
He advertised the Nazis with 120 newspapers where hundreds of thousands were exposed to their ideas.
As Germany struggled in 1930-32, the Nazis were represented in local, national, and presidential elections.
What were the key features of the 1930 elections?
Bruning hoped for a majority but with increased political chaos from the Wall Street Crash, the Nazis gained a following as they blamed the chaos on the Weimar Republic and claimed the weak coalitions had no real solutions. Only they could restore Germany’s glory.
At the 1930 elections, who did the Germans blame the problems of Germany on?
The Weimar Republic, November criminals, and the Jews. The Nazis stated that the Jews had…
- been involved with the evils of capitalism and communism.
Had helped to cause unemployment.
- had conspired in Germany’s defeat.
- were involved in the Bolshevik Revolution.
Were preparing for a communist revolution to seize private property and wealth.
How did the Nazi votes increase from May 1928 to September 1930? How about the SPD?
SPD - 153 - 143
NSDAP - 12 - 107
When did Bruning come into power? What were the key features?
He succeeded Muller and came into power in March 1930.
He did not have a majority and relied upon Hindenburg and Article 48.
This was considered the death of the Reichstag.
