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)
Showed key ideas
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
