Topic 3 Flashcards
How did Hitler’s experiences in World War 1contribute to his later political ideas?
Germany’s defeat left him angry, he blamed it on the Jews, communists and November criminals
When did Hitler join the DAP?
1919
Who lead the DAP before Hitler?
Drexler
When did Hitler become the party leader?
1921
What did Hitler do with the DAP?
He changed the name to NSDAP(National socialist German workers party) and designed the swastika
Spoke in beer halls
When was the Munich Putsch?
8-9 November 1923
What happened in the Munich Putsch?
Hitler interrupted a meeting in a beer hall and declared he was invading Bavaria
The putsch lasted over night
The SA were there People were bribed to take part
Hitler thought the local people would support him however they didn’t
The army stayed loyal to the government
Hitler was arrested for 9 months
What was the impact of Hitler’s trials and his sentence?
His long speeches became known
It was publicity and propaganda for the NSDAP
Became a national public figure
What did Hitler do in Mein Kampf( my struggle)
Jews were an inferior race
Democracy needed to be destroyed
More living space by invading Poland and Russia
What was Hitler sentenced to?
5 years in prison but only served 9 months
Why did Hitler organise the Bamberg conference 1926?
Hitler wanted to put his ideas into practise and organise the crumbling party
Why did the Nazi’s stay on the “fringes” of politics in Weimar Germany?
The party was banned several times
The Weimar was having huge success with the Dawes plan
Hitler was banned from public speaking until 1927
What was the Wall Street crash?
The stock market “crashed” and the value of money was 0 so the banks in the US recalled loans from other countries
Why did the Great Depression benefit extreme parties?
Polarisation
They predicted this would happen
They start to get more support as the Weimar Republic is unsuccessful
How long did the Great Depression last in Germany?
3 years
What was unemployment like by 1932?
6 million
What did Stresemann say before dying?
Germany is dancing on a volcanoe
When was the Wall Street crash?
October 1929
Why did Chancellor Bruning resign?
Hindenburg and Bruning abused article 48
Called the “hunger chancellor”
Unpopular
Didn’t have majority
When did Hitler become chancellor?
January 1933
How many SA were involved in the Munich putsch?
600
Why did the Nazis gain power?
Use of propaganda
Failure of Weimar
Strengths of Hitler
The depression
2nd largest party
What influenced Hitler for the Munich putsch?
In 1922, Mussolini rebelled in the “March on Rome”
Hyperinflation in the Ruhr proved to people that they needed to get rid of democracy.
Nazis believed they. Had been stabbed in the back by the Weimar government (November criminals)
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Who was to become leader of the army according to the Munich putsch?
General Ludendorff ( a war hero)
How many Nazis died in the much putsch?
16
Who were some important members present in the beer hall meeting?
Von Kahr
Von Lossow
