Rise of the Nazis Flashcards
From 1928-32 how did Nazis do in the elections?
1928- 2.6%
1930- 18.3% (Bruning’s early vote)
July 1932- 37.3% (biggest party)
November 1932- 33.1% (biggest party)
What were some of the propaganda the Nazi’s used?
Door knocking Leaflets Marches Speeches Posters Rallies
How many copies of their economic programme did they distribute during July 1932 election?
600,000
How did the Nazis enhance their speeches/
By using the latest technology- slide shows, films and loud speakers
How did marches help him gain votes?
Made Hitler look orderly and organised
What did the posters of Hitler show?
Hitler as saviour of Germany
The SPD/KPD as evil
What was the ‘Hitler over Germany’ campaign?
Hitler travelled by plane during the 1932 presidential election to make unto 5 speeches a day in different cities
Also flew a banner showing pro-Hitler messages
How did the anti-young campaign help Hitler?
Gave Hitler access to Alfred Hugenburg’S (DVNP) vast media empire. It gained NSDAP more funds and funders, eg Thyssen
After depression people began to respect Hitler more as he was right
What was Nazi membership like?
In 1931 grew from 390,000 to 800,000
However turnover was quick as people became disillusioned by the Nazi’s lack of power in 1932
What were the effects of the presidential election?
Hitler presented as the younger man of action
Hindenburg was a candidate for the left, backed by the SPD
In some rural areas, eg Pomerania, Hitler defeated Hindenburg
Campaign and results made Hitler more legitimate and publicised
What were the results of the presidential election?
Hindenburg got 49.6% in the first round and 53% in the second
Hitler got 30% and 37%
How did street fighting help the Nazi cause?
Nazis got a matyr- Horst Wessel who was shot by two communists
Unlike communists
What were the weaknesses of the opposition?
SDP was not anti-versailles, their democracy was linked to crises
KPD/SPD refused to work together
Hindenburg more likely to choose a RW gov as that was his agenda
Series of Govs made democracy look weak
How did the Nazi party distinguish themselves from other parties?
They called themselves a movement
What was the Nazi’s message to voters?
They would make Germany a great nation again
Destroy Versailles
Solve economic problems
Give the people work and bread
Feeble Weimar system would be replaced by strong leadership
Criticised coalition gov for being unable to do anything
Portrayed SPD s evil communists
Promised women would be valued
Promised to give small producers their money back from Jews