Support for the Nazi party (1929-33)

Question 1

Why did the Nazis gain lots of middle-class support in particular?

Answer 1

This group had been hit hard by the great depression and felt let down by moderated parties so looked for another solution: the Nazis

Question 2

How did the Nazis gain the support of many women?

Answer 2

They highlighted the key role of women and the family in Germany’s future.

Question 3

What impact did the support of big businesses have on the the Nazi’s success?

Answer 3

The money they gave allowed the SA to expand and funded propaganda.

Question 4

How did the great depression help build support for the Nazi party? (Give two points)

Answer 4

• Offered strong leadership from the weak Weimar government

- People had lost faith in the moderate politicians, they saw extremist groups as their solutions

Question 5

How many seats did the Nazis win in the July 1932 election?

Answer 5

230 seats