Summary 6 - The role of violence in the rise of the Nazis Flashcards
Which organisation played a key role in the rise of the Nazis and were heavily relied upon by Hitler once he was in power?
The SA
Why were the SA so important to Hitler?
They were vital in dealing with opposition to Hitler.
How many SA members were there in January 1933?
How many SA members were there in early 1934?
- 500,000 in January 1933
- 3 million by early 1934
Which two groups joined in February 1933?
In February 1933, the SA and Stahlhelm group merged.
Who were the Stahlhelm group?
The Stahlhelm group were nationalist, pro-monarchy paramilitary group.
How many members did the Stahlhelm group have when they merged with the SA in February 1933?
500,000
What was the role of the SA after they merged with the Stahlhelm group?
They operated as ‘auxiliary police.’
The existing police force could not stop them.
The SA unleashed terror on which groups of people?
The SA unleashed terror on socialists, communists, trade unions and left wing politicians.
What happened to left wing newspapers?
Left wing newspapers were banned.
When was the first permanent concentration camp (prison camp) established?
The first concentration camp (prison camp) was established at Dachau on 8th March 1933.
How many people were sent to the concentration camp that was established at Dachau on 8th March 1933?
Thousands of people were sent there, they were political opponents of the Nazis.
