The Nazi rise to power and the end of the Weimar Republic Flashcards
When was the DAP founded and by who
1919, by Anton Drexler
How did Hitler become involved with the DAP
Attended a DAP meeting, Drexler was impressed with his public speaking skills and he joined with only 50 people. Appointed responsible for propaganda
What is the 25 point programme
Political Manifesto of the NSDAP outlining key beliefs ands goals, like abolition of ToV, Anti-Semitism and union of Germans
When did Hitler become leader of the NSDAP
July 1921 - Had the title of Fuhrer
What was the Fuhrerprinzip
The leadership principle that promoted the ideology of absolute obedience to a single all powerful leader. Strict hierarchy and absolute authority of the government, army and people
What was a nickname for the Stormtroopers
Brownshirts
When and what was the original employment of the SA for?
- 1921
A protection squad led by Ernst Rohm to protect Nazi meetings and attack political enemies
By 1923 how many Nazi’s were there?
55,000
Who influenced Hitler in 1923 to attempt to overthrow the Government
- Benito Mussolini’s seizure of power influenced Hitler to believe the Nazi Party could overthrow the government in Munich
Who were the 3 leader’s of the Bavarian Government
Von Kahr, Von Lossow and Von Seisser
What happened on the 8th November 1923
Hitler and 600 Nazi’s seized the Burgerbraukeller (Beer Hall) where Bavarian Government meeting is taking place and convinces the 3 leaders to support his planned takeover
Who resisted Hitler’s plan?
Von Seisser and Von Lossow changed their minds and organised troop’s to resist Hitler’s planned march through Munich
What are the consequences of the Putsch?
Easily overpowered by the police force
16 Nazi’s and 4 policemen killed
Hitler and General Ludendorff attempt to flee but are arrested and sentenced for 5 years
What did Hitler do during his trial
He used the trial as a public platform to announce his political beliefs to a national audience
What did Hitler do whilst in jail
He only served 9 months , meanwhile he completed his book “Mein Kampf”, outlining his strong beliefs of the elimination of Jew’s, abolition of ToV and Lebensraum
What does Volksgemeinschaft mean?
An idea of a unified racially pure Germany excluding the undesirable , the Jew’s and disabled.
When was the Nazi Party relaunched
February 1924
What were they key events of the Bamberg Conference
- Addressing concerns between the Northern and Southern Nazi’s on the end’s on the wings
- Hitler decided the Nazi party should not focus on socialist policies and in favour of right wing nationalist one’s
- Gregor Strasser appointed Propaganda leader
What was added to the 25 point programme in 1928
Privately owned land would be confiscated if owned by a Jew
How many seats did the Nazi party win in the 1928 elections
- 12 seats
What catastrophic economic event occurs in 1929
The Wall Street Crash - Led to unemployment beginning to rise again
- International trade contracted and USA withdrew loans from Dawes Plan
- German Exports rapidly fell
How were beliefs shifted as a result of the Wall Street Crash
Due to widespread economic suffering, the German people who looked for a way out of the crisis were appealed and drawn to the radical solutions of the extremist parties. However this applied for the KPD as well
How many people were unemployed by 1923?
6 million
How many seats did the Nazi party win in the September 1930 elections?
107 seats - Second biggest party in Germany
How did the Nazi Party maximise their growth?
Goebbles was able to promote the ideals of the party through elections and owning 120 newspapers
- Received backing by leading industrialists.
How many seats did the Nazi’s win in the July 1932 election
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-230 seats - Biggest party in the Reichstag however unable to form a majority
Which member of the centre party began scheming with Hindenberg
Von Papen - He dissolved the Reichstag in 1932
How many seats did the Nazi’s win in the November 1932 elections?
Dropped to 196 seats however still the largest party, Germany was in a political deadlock
What final event occurs involving Papen before he is replaced?
Von Papen convinces Hindenberg that a coalition government with Hitler as chancellor would save Germany - This was seen as a way to control Hitler and believed they could manipulate him
When did Hitler become chancellor of Germany
30th January 1933
