RISE AND APPEAL OF THE NAZIS Flashcards
What was the result of the July 1932 election for the NSDAP and the KPD?
NSDAP: 230
KPD: 89
How had the Munich Putsch aided Hitler?
Trial brought him national publicity, leading to a change in tactics, of Hitler trying to win power through votes rather than revolution.
Once out of prison, what did Hitler establish?
A network of party-affiliated organisations, such as the Hitler Youth.
Importantly, he put Goebbels in charge of propaganda.
What were the three main reasons for Hitler’s rise to power?
- Weimar government appeared weak.
- Unemployment rose and the Nazis offered public work scheme to combat it.
- Many people feared communism.
What were the main five actions/advantages the Nazis took/had to aid success?
- Support of Industrialists.
- Organisation.
- Promises to voters.
- Weakness of the opposition.
- Propaganda.
How many rallies was Hitler speaking at a day in 1932? How did Goebbels arrange this?
4 a day.
Goebbels chartered a plane.
How did the Nazis attack communism in 1932?
Creating disturbances at communist rallies so that the SA could go in and crush it.
What did Schleicher do that caused the backstairs intrigue?
When Schleicher was appointed as chancellor he attempted to persuade some Nazis to join his government, but Hitler would not allow it.
What was Schleicher unable to secure that resulted in strengthening Hitler’s position?
A majority in the Reichstag.
What did Hindenburg instruct Papen to do, upon losing confidence in Schleicher?
Talk to Hitler, as Hindenburg was now willing to bring him into government believing the Nazi party was in decline.
How was it decided that Hitler would be chancellor?
Talks between Papen and Hitler led to an agreement of a Nazi-Nationalist coalition, with Papen as vice-chancellor.
How did Papen convince Hindenburg to let Hitler be chancellor?
Claimed he would be able to control Hitler.
How was Papen able to control Hitler after he gained chancellorship?
There were only two other Nazis in the cabinet: Frick and Göring. Meaning there was eight non-Nazis in the cabinet.
What ultimate weapon did Hindenburg have against Hitler after he gained chancellorship?
He could sack him.
When was Hitler appointed chancellor?
30th January 1933.
