The Rise of Hitler and The Nazis 1929-1933

Question 1

what did hitler do for work in 1919

Answer 1

Hitler worked for the army to spy on extremist groups including the german workers’ party - understanding their views and becoming a prominent figure in the party

Question 2

who led the german workers’ party

Answer 2

Anton Drexler

Question 3

beliefs of the german workers’ party

Answer 3

• democracy was weak and needed a powerful leader to rebuild germany’s strength
• jews were to blame for making Germany weak
• communists and socialists had brought about the fall of the Kaiser

Question 4

early changes made to the german workers’ party

Answer 4

• 1920 - hitler becomes the party’s public propagandist
• 1920 - group changes name to the NSDAP (nazis)
• hitler elected as party chairman and leader

Question 5

the munich putsch

Answer 5

hitler’s attempt to start a revolution during the hyperinflation crisis

Question 6

causes of the munich putsch

Answer 6

• 55,000 members in the nazi party
• nation in distress due to hyperinflation crisis