Rise of Hitler Flashcards
What years was the Weimar Republic in power?
The Weimar Republic were around from 1924 to 1929
Give 3 reasons why the German people hated the Weimar Government.
- Treaty of Versaille
- Ruhr Invasion
- Economic Depression
What group led a revolt again the German Government in January, 1919?
The Spartacists
Who were the Spartacists?
The Spartacists were communists who wanted to overthrow the Government.
Who did the German government recruit to crush the revolt in January, 1919?
The Freikorps
Why did the French & Belgians invade the Ruhr in 1923?
The Germans failed to make a reparations payment in 1922.
The German workers in the Ruhr went on strike, how could they afford to do this?
The German government printed more money to pay them. This led to significant economic consequences.
What was hyper-inflation?
When the German currency lost all its value.
What was the Nazi’s aim during the Munich Putsch?
To overthrow the Bavarian government.
What was Hitler charged with after the putsch?
Treason.
Who were the Spartacists leaders?
Rosa Luxemborg and Karl Liebknecht
How long did Hitler spend in Prison?
Nine Months.
Who was in charge of Nazi propaganda?
Josef Goebbels.
Why was the Wall St. Crash of 1934 disastrous for Germany?
The USA demanded repayment of loans given to Germany under the Dawes act of 1924.
When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
January, 1933
Who were blamed for the Reichstag fire?
The communists.
How did Hitler use the Reichstag fire to his advantage?
He imprisoned many communist leaders.
Which act gave Hitler the right to make laws without consulting parliament?
The Enabling act.
What was the concordat?
An agreement between the Nazi’s and the pope.
What happened during the night of the long knives?
Many SA leaders were killed. They were demanding too much military power.
When did Hitler become Fuhrer of Germany?
August, 1934.
Which group gathered intelligence on German citizens for the Nazi party?
The gestapo.
How were they able to spy on so many people?
The used informants. Normal German people would report anything suspicious or unpatriotic.
What propaganda opportunity happened in 1936?
The Berlin Olympics.
Why did the Nazi’s want control over the Catholic Church?
So that the Nazi’s were the only influential organisation controlling what people thought.
What laws prevented Germans and Jews getting married?
The Nuremberg laws.
What was the Kristallnacht? (A.K.A Night of the broken glass)
Kristillnacht was a series of co-ordinated attacks against Jews through Nazi Germany. This included Arson, Looting, State terrorism, Mass Murder etc.
Name 5 rights under the Weimer government.
Right to vote Freedom of Speech Freedom of Press Right to form groups Right to a secret ballot Right to form political groups. Right to a fair trial
