Reasons why the Nazi party did not succeed in gaining power by 1928

Question 1

What did the results of the 1928 election show?

Answer 1

That only 3% of the German population actually voted for the Nazis, despite their efforts

Question 2

What were the 4 reasons the Nazis did not succeed in gaining power by 1928?

Answer 2

1. They lacked the support of the working class
2. Hitler was banned from speaking
3. 1924-28 was a time of prosperity
4. Nazi ideas were too extreme

Question 3

Why had the Nazis failed to gain the support of the majority of the woring class? (2 subs)

Answer 3

The working class tended to prefer other parties such as:

1. The Social Democrats
2. The Communists

Question 4

Why was Hitler’s ban from public speaking a blow to the Nazi party?

Answer 4

Because he was unable to use his skills as an orator to persuade Germans

Question 5

When was Hitler allowed to perform public speeches again?

Answer 5

1928 - naturally

Question 6

Why was 1924-28 a prosperous time for Germany?

Answer 6

Stresemann’s economic and political policies had been successful

Question 7

Name 3 Nazi ideas and beliefs were viewed as too extreme by the majority of the German public?

Answer 7

1. Anti-semetic ideas
2. Invading other countries
3. Using violence as a form of control

Question 8

Did the votes for the Nazis increase or decrease between 1924-28?

Answer 8

Decreases

Question 9

Give 2 examples of how Stresemann’s policies had benefitted Germany

Answer 9

1. Unemployment was low
2. Germany had built up positive relationships with other countries