Reasons for the growth of the Nazi Party Flashcards
Describe the popularity change for the nazis during the depression
In four years it went from eighth popular to the most popular party in Germany.
In 1928 they won only 800000 votes but in July 1932 they won nearly 14 million votes.
Why did the nazi party become popular for the unemployed
by 1932 unemployment stood at 6 million and the Nazis promised to create jobs
Why did the nazi party become popular for the unemployed
by 1932 unemployment stood at 6 million and the Nazis promised to create jobs
Why did the appeal of Hitler make the nazi party popular
His charismatic personality, he convinced people that he could be trusted to make Germany a great nation. His powerful speeches filled audiences with hope
Why did the discontent with the Weimar government make the nazi party more popular
Weimar politicians couldn’t agree how to help the unemployed ans get Germany out of the depression.
Several chancellors were appointed by President Hindenburg (first müller and then brüning) but they made little impact.
Many ordinary Germans felt that the democratic system wasn’t working.
What is an example of a communist party
The spartacists
What did the spartacists attempt to do
They had tried to take over Germany in the years after World War One
Who did the spartacists attempt of takeover alarm
Middle class and wealthy Germans who did not want to lose their wealth and position in society
Communists were anti religious which worried churchgoers
What did Hitler say about communism which led him to gain popularity
He said he would fight communism and gained support from the middle and upper classes
What did Nazis use to reach a wider audience
New media like radio and cinema news reports, blight newspapers and printed millions of trailers and posters
Who was put in charge of Nazis propaganda
Joseph goebbels (one of Hitler’s most loyal followers) from 1928 was put in charge to spread the Nazis message
Why did farmers vote for the Nazis
The depression hit farmers and the Weimar government offered little help.
The Nazis promised them higher prices for crops, a better quality of life and a higher social status.
Nazis opposition to communists appealed to farmers- if the communists took over they would seize farmers land.
Why did women vote for the Nazis
The Nazis targeted women voters by saying that family life, good morals and self discipline were importance and some women agreed with Hitler’s view that Weimar culture had been a bad influence on the young
Who made up the middle classes
Small business owners, doctors, bank workers, managers.
Why did the middle classes vote for the Nazis
The middle classes feared that law and order might break down during the depression. They worried that a communist takeover could destroy their way life.
The Nazis promised to deal with problems decisively and the SA fought communists.
