Unit 2: Hitlers rise to power 1919-1933 Flashcards
What was the early growth of the nazi party
In 1923 hitler founded a newspaper, its headlines contained abuse against Jews and communists, urged those who agreed to join the nazi party
What did hitler do as leader of the nazi party?
- he adopted the swastika and the use of the raised arm salute
- protection squads were used to protect nazi speakers
- this protection squad turned into the SA more commonly known as the ‘brown shirts’
Who were the SA?
-known as brownshirts
-pledged loyalty and obedience
-became private army of the nazi party
-swastika became the emblem
What was the Munich putsch?
-on the 8th November 1923 hitler bust in with 600 SA, he shot the ceiling and declared the overthrow of the government
-held people at gunpoint until they agreed to support
-Hitler let kahr, seisser and lossow return home where they reported the uprising
What happened on the day after Munich putsch?
Hitler hoped people would come and support, however as they marched no one came so Hitler was outnumbered. Hitler and the police opened fire and his arm was dislocated so Hitler fled
What happens on the 11th November 1923
Hitler was found hiding
Causes of the Munich putsch
-germanys economy was on the verge of collapse so Hitler decided to take advantage
-Hitler thought he would be helped by important politicians
-the nazi party was growing and was strong
-the sa was a huge army of storm troopers
-Hitler was inspired by a rebellion in Italy which was successful
-he needed to act before stresemann fixed the economy
Hitlers consequence of Munich putsch
He was sentenced to five years but only served nine months, he has his own room and as many visitors as he liked
What was mein kampf?
A book that Hitler wrote in prison
What was improved during the golden era
Political stability- stresemann reduced the reparations
Improved international relations- Locardo, League of Nations and Kellogg
Economic recovery- he reduced hyperinflation
What was the Wall Street crash
On 24th October 1929 share prices began to fall on Wall Street
How did the Wall Street crash effect the world
-us company’s lost billions,banks and businesses were ruined
-wordwide depression
-the USA stopped loaning money to Germany
-German businesses had to pay back loans
-increased taxes because they refused to print more money
How did the depression affect the nazis
People began to abandon the moderate parties and join the nazis, they promised to fix the economy and received support from middle and upper class
Growth of nazis
During 1929-33 support increased through propaganda. They did this by having mass rallies, putting posters in prominent places and displaying banners
Who was Josef goebells
The head of propaganda, he ensured that the Nazis were heard everywhere and their message was repeated
Who was Paul von Hindenburg
He was president of Germany, he chose Hitler to be chancellor and put him in power and control
Why did people support the Nazis?
-wealthy industrialists supported the party because hitler seemed the best solution against a communist revolution
-many working class liked that the nazis favoured the workers
-The middle class blamed the moderate government for lost savings
-at first women were put off from the traditional role but many saw that nazis we’re best for the country and family’s overall
-farmers liked the nazis promises of security
-the youth were influenced by parents and found the nazis exiting
Franz von paper 1879-1969
He was a German ambassador in Washington, he was appointed vice chancellor under hitler. He thought hitler could be dominated
Who was Kurt Bon schleidher?
He worked as a general under Paul hindenburg, he played a leading role in the removal of papen and in December he became chancellor, in January 1933 he was as forced to resign and then he was murderer on the night of the long knives
