Rise Of The Nazis Flashcards
When did HItler become the leader of the Nazi Party?
1921
When was the Munich Putsch?
1923
How successful was the Munich Putsch for the Nazis?
- Hitler was imprisoned.
- Nazi Party was declared illegal.
- Hitler wrote Mein Kampf
- Nazis gained a lot of publicity
- Hitler only served 9 months in prison.
What was the decision at the Bamburg Conference (1926)?
The Nazi Party decided to seek power legally.
How many seats did the Nazis gain in the Reichstag by 1928?
12
What was the Wall Street Crash?
The prices of shares dropped on Wall Street leading to an economic crash.
What did the Wall Street Crash lead to?
High unemployment. This was called the Great Depression.
What was Article 48?
President Hindenburg used it to pass laws without needing Parliament’s agreement.
How many seats did the Nazis win in the July 1932 election?
230
What was the Political Deal?
A secret deal between Hitler, Hindenburg and von Papen that allowed Hitler to become Chancellor.
Name three key ideas of the Nazis?
- Overturn the Treaty of Versailles.
- Oppose the Communists.
- Anti-Semitism
- Hatred of Democracy
- Make Germany great again.
- Lebensraum (ncrease German terrority)
What were the SA?
Formed in 1921. Militant wing of the Nazi Party. Led by Rohm.
How many Germans were unemployment by 1932?
6 million
Who was frightened by the Communist?
The wealthy. The Communists wanted to redistribute wealth which would harm them. Some voted for the Nazis to stop the Communists from getting into power.
How did the Nazis use propaganda?
Speeches, posters, radio and rallies.
