The Rise of the Nazi Party 1918 - 1929 Flashcards

1
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When did Hitler become the leader of the Nazi Party?

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1921

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2
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When was the Munich Putsch?

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1923

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3
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How successful was the Munich Putsch for the Nazis?

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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.

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4
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What was the decision made at the Bamburg Conference (1926)?

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The Nazi Party decided to seek power legally.

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How many seats did the Nazis gain in the Reichstag by 1928?

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12

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What was the Wall Street Crash?

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The prices of shares dropped on Wall Street leading to an economic crash.

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What did the Wall Street Crash lead to?

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High unemployment. This was called the Great Depression.

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What was Article 48?

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Emergency Decree - President Hindenburg used it to pass laws without needing Parliament’s agreement.

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9
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How many seats did the Nazis win in the July 1932 election?

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230

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10
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Which factors encouraged Hitler to launch the Munich Putsch?

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Longstanding hatred of the Weimar Republic - ToV etc.
The impact of the Hyperinflation Crisis.
Mussolini’s successful march on Rome.
The support of General Ludendorff & the Army

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What was the Political Deal?

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A secret deal between Hitler, Hindenburg and von Papen that allowed Hitler to become Chancellor.

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12
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Name three key ideas of the Nazis?

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Overturn the Treaty of Versailles.
Oppose the Communists.
Anti-Semitism
Hatred of Democracy
Make Germany great again.
Lebensraum (increase German territory)

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What were the SA?

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Formed in 1921. Militant wing of the Nazi Party. Led by Rohm.

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14
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How many Germans were unemployment by 1932?

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6 million

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Who was frightened by the Communist?

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The wealthy landowners, businessmen & middle classes. The Communists wanted to redistribute wealth which would harm them. Some voted for the Nazis to stop the Communists from getting into power.

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16
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How did the Nazis use propaganda?

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Speeches, posters, radio and rallies.

17
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When did Hitler become Chancellor?

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January 1933

18
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When did Hitler join the Nazi Party?

A

1919

19
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Give three reasons why the Nazis rose to power by 1933.

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Great Depression
Fear of Communists
Nazi Propaganda
Political Deal

20
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Who was the “Hunger Chancellor”?

A

Bruning. He got the nickname as he did little to help ordinary German people through the Great Depression.

21
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Who was in charge of propaganda for the Nazis?

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Joseph Goebbels.