Revision for 1st Knowledge Check Flashcards
Who were the November criminals?
German Politicians who signed the armistice in the Weimar republic
Give two examples of initiatives which Stresemann introduced to try and save Germany post 1923
The Rentenmark
Dawes Plan
In what year was the Munich Putsch?
1923
Give 3 consequences of the Munich Putsch?
People were now interested in Hitler and the Nazi Party
Hitler realised he needed to take over using amore democratic method
It gave Hitler the opportunity to write Meich Kamp
Why did these people vote for Nazis?
Farmers - promised to make money from crops and improve life quality
Women - felt valued and proud to work
Middle Class people - Nazis would stop communists taking over
Old solider - Hitler was old soldier and valued German power
Upper class - promised they could make money from factories and businesses
Where Nazis first or second largest party in September 1930 election?
2ND
Who replaced Bruning July 1932?
Von Papen
Why did Von Papen call an election as soon as he became chancellor?
He didn’t have much success
What happened July 1932?
Nazis became Largest party
When did Hitler become chancellor?
30th Jan 1933
Who did Hitler blame for Reichstag fire?
A communist - Marinus Van der Lubbe
What decree did Hitler issue after fire 1933?
Protection of the people of state
What did the enabling act allow Hitler and his cabinet to do?
Rule and make laws without permission from government
What was banned May 1933?
Trade unions
What was banned July 1933?
All other political parties in Reichstag
Which SA leader was murdered during the Night of the Long Knives?
Ernst Rohm
What does the RAD stand for?
National labour service
What age did you have to be in RAD
18-25
Under conscription, what was the growth in German army?
100,00 to 1,400,000 soldiers
Who could be included in invisible unemployment?
Jews and women who gave up work to look after family
Why did schacht make deals with south America and south Eastern Europe?
To supply Germany with raw materials in return for German made goods
What was the aim of Goerings 4 year plan?
To make Germany ready for war
How did the Nazis help farmers?
Cutting taxes and preventing them from loosing their land
