Topic 2: Hitler's rise to power, 1919-33 Flashcards
What German political party was Hitler sent to attend after the First World War?
German Workers’ Party (DAP)
What group of people did Hitler blame for undermining the German economy?
Jews
In December 1920 what newspaper did the NSDAP (Nazis) buy?
the ‘People’s Observer’
What was the name of Hitler’s own personal bodyguards?
Stosstrupp (Schock Troop)
What were some longer-term causes of the Munich Putsch?
The grievances from the ‘stab in the back’, reparations and the loss of Germany’s colonies had been building up. Amongst a lot of Germans, there was a deep resentment of the Weimar Republic. Also from 1919 to 1923, the NSDAP had been growing in Munich.
What were some medium-term causes of the Munich Putsch?
Hitler saw how Benito Mussolini, the leader of a right-winged party called the Fascists, took control in Italy via a Putsch which showed its successfulness to Hitler.
What were some short-term causes of the Munich Putsch?
-Hyperinflation
-French invasion of the Ruhr
How many members of the SA did Hitler march in the Burgerbraukeller beer hall in Munich with?
600 SA members who helped Hitler take over the beer hall and persuade leaders (Von Kahr) to match on Berlin with him.
What mistake did Ludendorff make which ultimately led to the failure of the Munich Putsch?
Ludendorff allowed Von Kahr and other leaders to leave the beer hall so they could ‘phone their wives’ however they instead alerted local authorities.
How many people died in the Munich Putsch?
14 of Hitler’s supporters and 4 policemen
How many guns was the Nazi party equipped with during the Munich Putsch?
2,000 rifles
How many years in prison was Hitler sentenced to?
5 years however he only served 9 months
What were some positive outcomes of the Munich Putsch for the Nazis?
-Hitler realised that he needed to gain nationwide support and use democracy to gain power
-Hitler used his trial to gain publicity
-Hitler spent his time in prison writing ‘Mein Kampf’
Why did Hitler create the SS?
He wasn’t sure of the loyalty of the SA
Why did companies such as Bosch fund the Nazi Party?
They were fearful of a communist takeover.
During the Wall Street Crash, how much money did investors lose?
$4,000 million
As of January 1933, how many people were unemployed in Germany?
6.1 million people
What was a consequence of increased unemployment during the great depression?
Taxes were raised and unemployment benefits were cut.
How much did real wages decrease from 1928 to 1932
15%
How many German cities could Hitler fly to per day during his presidential campaign?
Up to 5
How many German cities could Hitler fly to per day during his presidential campaign?
Up to 5
In the 1932 German elections, what percent of the votes did the Nazis win?
38%
Why did Hindenburg and Von Papen appoint Hitler as Chancellor on 30 January 1933?
Von Papen thought that he had Hitler ‘in his pocket, and that ‘within two months, we will have pushed Hitler so far into a corner that he’ll squeak like a mouse’. They thought they could use Hitler as a figurehead.
